MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NS REAR SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) OS (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OS R (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Light corrosion to underside & jacking points
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear jacking points corroded
Undertrays, sill & engine covers fitted
offside and nearside front shock absorbers are damp
offside rear tyre tread is getting low
parking brake efforts are low
rear brake discs are corroded
slight oil leak
trays fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items
engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items
handbrake effort borderline pass
offside front shock absorber is damp
oil leak
partial inspection only of nearside rear seat belt. child seat fitted
rear axle noise
under floor fuel pipes are corroded
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items
handbrake effort borderline pass
offside front shock absorber is damp
oil leak
partial inspection only of nearside rear seat belt. child seat fitted
rear axle noise
rear metal brake pipes are corroded
under floor fuel pipes are corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs worn
condensation in o/s/f light housing unit
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs worn
both rear disc's worn/scored advise to change
condensation in o/s/f light housing unit
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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W581 YBD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W581 YBD, 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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W581 YBD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 July 2000.
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