MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nearside front wheel arch liner distorted causing tyre to rub on left hand lock
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear offside inner position lamp not working
water contamination of near side headlamp
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Only just passed beam check due to condensation in n/s headlight ... o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge - ok for test.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Only just passed beam check due to condensation in n/s headlight ... o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge - ok for test.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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W797 SVV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W797 SVV, 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 W797 SVV registered?
W797 SVV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 August 2000.
Is W797 SVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for W797 SVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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