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218,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
coil springs corroded
n/s/f headlamp misted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
head lamps misted
oil leak around engine area
n/s/f headlamp slightly misted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear tyre low on tread and slightly perished
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre low on tread and slightly perished
Offside rear tyre loww on tread
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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W947 UDP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 W947 UDP, 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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W947 UDP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2000.
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