MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,291 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside slight moisture ingress- headlamp unit
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine cover/undertray/floorpan cover fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside slight moisture ingress- headlamp unit
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine cover/undertray/floorpan cover fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W538 MBU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 W538 MBU, 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 W538 MBU registered?
W538 MBU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W538 MBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W538 MBU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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