MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMMITS SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS
ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMMITS SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.CORROSION N/S/R OUTER SILL.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both headlamp aim becoming poor may need new head lamps
both headlamp aim becoming poor may need new head lamps
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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W517 LJF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W517 LJF, 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 W517 LJF registered?
W517 LJF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2000.
Is W517 LJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W517 LJF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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