MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W747 NLD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W747 NLD, 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 W747 NLD registered?
W747 NLD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2000.
Is W747 NLD safe to buy?
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