MOT Status
Mileage
196,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dangerous (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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SV11 SMY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 2005 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 106,977 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 SV11 SMY, 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 21 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SV11 SMY registered?
SV11 SMY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 August 2005.
Is SV11 SMY safe to buy?
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