MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cut, no cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cut, no cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
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8280JZV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8280JZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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8280JZV is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2002.
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