MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,761 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Floor holed by corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led headlight bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led headlight bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front side lights come on intermittently when the switch is off (4.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Floor holed by corrosion
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Rear axle has oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
Rear axle has oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear air springs perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear air springs perished
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
signs of wear and surface corrosion on all four brake discs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
signs of wear and surface corrosion on all four brake discs
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edges
nearside front tyre outer edge slightly wearout
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V88 DFV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 V88 DFV, 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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What year was V88 DFV registered?
V88 DFV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2000.
Is V88 DFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V88 DFV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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