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170,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame 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))
Sill covers fitted
Slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame 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))
Sill covers fitted
Slight under body corrosion
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front wheel slightly binding
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Secondary parking brake just met requirments. Will need attention.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Wipers split however still clearing screen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres wearing low on outer edges of tread pattern.
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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D179 XPB is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1986 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,511 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 D179 XPB, 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 40 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D179 XPB is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 1986.
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