MOT Status
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168,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays fitted obscuring full inspection
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays fitted obscuring full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s main centre to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear both front windows tinted
under trays fitted obscuring full inspection
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s main centre to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear both front windows tinted
under trays fitted obscuring full inspection
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases smell noticed (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side front wearing on inner & outer edges
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Hand brake lever travel high.
Slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Hand brake lever travel high.
Slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall.
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K29 SRW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 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 K29 SRW, 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 20 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K29 SRW is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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