MOT Status
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178,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
osr diff leaking from input shaft seal
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
osr diff leaking from input shaft seal
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W259 TYC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W259 TYC, 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 W259 TYC registered?
W259 TYC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 July 2000.
Is W259 TYC safe to buy?
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