MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak No damping (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front exhaust bracket/mount insecure
Front number plate damaged
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear tyre treads have cuts
hazards flashing double time
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminated when position lamps are on (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush/yellow chalk marked (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminated when position lamps are on (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush/yellow chalk marked (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not hit windscreen/pump weak (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front exhaust bracket/mount insecure
Front number plate damaged
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear tyre treads have cuts
hazards flashing double time
Corrosion in NS/OS sills.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OSF Tyre worn on edge.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion in NS/OS sills.
E/M Light on.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OSF Tyre worn on edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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CNZ 3946 is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 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 CNZ 3946, 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 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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CNZ 3946 is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2001.
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