MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,824 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all metal brake pipes covered with grease
n/s/ rear door will not open
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all metal brake pipes covered with grease
n/s/ rear door will not open
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
hand brake cable feels stiff when being applied
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L2 ERM is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 L2 ERM, 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 L2 ERM registered?
L2 ERM is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is L2 ERM safe to buy?
The MOT history for L2 ERM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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