MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x two (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x two (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x two (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x two (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides of the car ,lower front inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)
Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides of the car ,lower front inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears also greased (3.6.B.2c)
Front x2 springs rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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S55 WHL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2003 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,390 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 S55 WHL, 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 23 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S55 WHL is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2003.
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