MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED,
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
N/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED,
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
plastic under trays fitted
showing wear/freeplay in steering system
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
plastic under trays fitted
showing wear/freeplay in steering system
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S236 DWU is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1999 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 121,931 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 S236 DWU, 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 27 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S236 DWU registered?
S236 DWU is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S236 DWU safe to buy?
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