MOT Status
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102,869 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/R lamp unit damaged but no white light showing
Oil residue on n/s of engine
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/R lamp unit damaged but no white light showing
Oil residue on n/s of engine
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W88 HED is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 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 W88 HED, 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 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was W88 HED registered?
W88 HED is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2011.
Is W88 HED safe to buy?
The MOT history for W88 HED shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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