MOT Status
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146,778 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
trims coving floor
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of hub (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
inner rack joints slight play within
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint to rear of hub (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
inner rack joints slight play within
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOOD LIKE NEW REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK TEL ROSSI 01246851090/2 GREASE ALL SPRINGS SAME TIME
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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R888 SJL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 R888 SJL, 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 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R888 SJL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2001.
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