MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air bag warning lamp on
corrosion to all brake discs
front brake pads worn close to minimum limit
nearside and offside front radius arm bushers worn though no excessive movement
nearside beam image slightly obscurred
rear brake pipes corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
corrosion along rear sill lips
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion on rear brake pipes
unable to fully check prescribed areas due to manufacturers fitted covers
wear on front pads
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion along rear sill lips
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion on rear brake pipes
unable to fully check prescribed areas due to manufacturers fitted covers
wear on front pads
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre 1.6mm n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
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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V74 BFE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2000 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 116,476 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 V74 BFE, 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 26 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of V74 BFE?
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What year was V74 BFE registered?
V74 BFE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 2000.
Is V74 BFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for V74 BFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V74 BFE have outstanding finance?
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