MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,901 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/outer door sill has been repair filled
strong advice both rear tyres close to limit of 1,6mm
tyre wear both front outer edges
water in o/s/f headlight unit
both rear tyres starting to wear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
traction control light on
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Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W242 OLE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 W242 OLE, 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 W242 OLE?
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What year was W242 OLE registered?
W242 OLE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2000.
Is W242 OLE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W242 OLE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W242 OLE have outstanding finance?
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