MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,095 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet safety catch poor
brake pipe showing signs of minor corrosion
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
handbrake slightly "grabby" in operation
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W856 VLB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W856 VLB, 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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How do I check the history of W856 VLB?
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What year was W856 VLB registered?
W856 VLB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 2000.
Is W856 VLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for W856 VLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W856 VLB have outstanding finance?
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