MOT Status
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166,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested due to front pads being very low (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning indicator luminated
Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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M16 MEC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 2009 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 86,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M16 MEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M16 MEC registered?
M16 MEC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2009.
Is M16 MEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M16 MEC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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