MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,274 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
hazard warning lamps flashing fast
N/s headlamp condensation
O/s/f n/s/f brake pipe corrosion
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
N/s headlamp condensation
O/s/f n/s/f brake pipe corrosion
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
corrosion to nearside and offside front metal brake pipes
parking brake only just met minimum requirements
play in both steering inner rack joints
slight play at both rear wheels
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to nearside and offside front metal brake pipes
parking brake only just met minimum requirements
play in both steering inner rack joints
slight play at both rear wheels
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
advise horn
split in upper bushes on rear suspension joints both sides
slight split in n/s/r suspension joint boot
slight split in n/s/r upper suspension boot
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight split in n/s/r suspension joint boot
slight split in n/s/r upper suspension boot
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
alternator belt cracking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
alternator belt cracked
nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
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)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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W229 VLC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 W229 VLC, 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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W229 VLC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2000.
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