MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,970 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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front underbody tray damaged
offside rear suspension lower cover damaged
underbody tray fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front underbody tray damaged
offside rear suspension lower cover damaged
underbody tray fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W838 SLA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W838 SLA, 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 W838 SLA registered?
W838 SLA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2000.
Is W838 SLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W838 SLA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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