MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake pad wear sensor insecure
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside headlamp beam image affected
Offside rear brake pad wear sensor insecure
brake pipes been cleaned
repairs cannot be examined due to heavy underseal
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake pad wear sensor insecure
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside headlamp beam image affected
Offside rear brake pad wear sensor insecure
Oil leak
rear seat belts not tested
Front discs badly worn and pitted
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)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
O/S/R BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR BROKEN
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake pipes at rear poor condition
oil leak, offside engine area
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DXZ 3988 is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1997 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 125,693 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 DXZ 3988, 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 29 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DXZ 3988 registered?
DXZ 3988 is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is DXZ 3988 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DXZ 3988 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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