MOT Status
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90,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside jacking block missing
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside jacking block missing
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front bumper slight damage
Nearside Front jacking block missing
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge has just met pass criteria recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, have slight wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.
adapted controls fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
adapted controls fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
modified controls fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
adaptive controls fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside front tyre has 2 puncture repairs. (not advised to repair runflat tyres)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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J300 STE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 J300 STE, 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 J300 STE registered?
J300 STE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 September 2008.
Is J300 STE safe to buy?
The MOT history for J300 STE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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