MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,112 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
heat shield loose resting on exhaust
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
235/45/17 fitted to front and 225/45/17 fitted to rear ,this should be the other way round with biggest to rear
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
heat shield loose resting on exhaust
wheels on this vehicle have two different widths. these are mixed up with a rear wheel fitted to the front
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
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X148 SSW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X148 SSW, 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 X148 SSW registered?
X148 SSW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2000.
Is X148 SSW safe to buy?
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