MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,812 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak ()
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect
n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers
n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearing slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate needs changing soon
n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak from PAS rack
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front wheel arch liner broken and insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front wheel arch liner broken and insecure
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front number plate damaged
n/s/r brake binding slightly
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R185 VYX is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 122,000 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 R185 VYX, 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 28 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 R185 VYX registered?
R185 VYX is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 1998.
Is R185 VYX safe to buy?
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