MOT Status
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117,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 35 19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 35 19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
chips to screen
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
brake pad warning light on dash
chips to screen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing very close to pad wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Day time running lamp (DRL) not working
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing very close to pad wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Day time running lamp (DRL) not working
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake inner pads look very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling starting to spilt. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake inner pads look very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling starting to spilt. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
N/S/R child seat fitted
both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges
chip to screen
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
N/S/R child seat fitted
both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges
chip to screen
Chip to screen
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall 245/40zrf19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chip to screen
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BN13 SWZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2013 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,070 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 BN13 SWZ, 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 13 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BN13 SWZ registered?
BN13 SWZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.
Is BN13 SWZ safe to buy?
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