MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,664 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number separating (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
parking brake requires early attention
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
some water in bottom of headlights
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
some water in bottom of headlights
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges '
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)
front windscreen "stone-chipped".
both front tyres unevenly worn.
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W246 OVV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green 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 W246 OVV, 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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W246 OVV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 May 2000.
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