MOT Status
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138,917 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticking, difficult to open (3.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR system (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps will require polishing before next MoT (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2nd layer of rubber on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working bad connection (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, down to 2nd layer of rubber, Soon exposing ply/cords Strongly advise immediate replacement
Rear tyres worn on inner edges
Rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV58 OTH is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 AV58 OTH, 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 AV58 OTH registered?
AV58 OTH is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2008.
Is AV58 OTH safe to buy?
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