MOT Status
ValidMileage
194,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
A Whiting retested failed items only
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Recommend Adjusting Of Hand Brake As Leaver Has Long Travel.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/R Tyre Small Cut In Tread No Cords Showing
O/S/R Tyre Close To Legal Limit In Centre Of Tread.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both Front Brake Discs Wearing Thin
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A20 NFK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 2008 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 106,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A20 NFK, 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 18 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A20 NFK registered?
A20 NFK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 January 2008.
Is A20 NFK safe to buy?
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