MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,037 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air bag light on
all other brake lines corroded
front cross member corroded
fuel lines corroded
no windows fitted to vehicle and no outer door handles fitted so open from in side
pad warning light on
rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
slight play in offside front arb link
steering wheel modified
unable to inspect seals due to being coverd
under body has all over coprrosion
vehicle in all over bad condition
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag light on
all other brake lines corroded
front cross member corroded
fuel lines corroded
no windows fitted to vehicle and no outer door handles fitted so open from in side
pad warning light on
rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
slight play in offside front arb link
steering wheel modified
unable to inspect seals due to being coverd
under body has all over coprrosion
vehicle in all over bad condition
Differant size wheels and tyres front to rear
Slight wear both pitman arm(dogs bone) bushes
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
different size wheels and tyres f to r
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N153 ECC is a 1996 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 129,724 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 N153 ECC, 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 30 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 N153 ECC registered?
N153 ECC is a 1996 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 February 1996.
Is N153 ECC safe to buy?
The MOT history for N153 ECC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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