MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,261 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
dust covers deteriorating on both front antiroll bar links.
nearside front tyre perishing.
paint peeling from front indicator bulbs.
slight distortion both nearside wheels.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
dust covers deteriorating on both front antiroll bar links.
nearside front tyre perishing.
paint peeling from front indicator bulbs.
slight distortion both nearside wheels.
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
offside front headlamp condesated but not affecting output
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W493 NHU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 W493 NHU, 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 W493 NHU registered?
W493 NHU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2000.
Is W493 NHU safe to buy?
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