MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,471 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front spring hardness not matching off side spring
Nearside Rear spring hardness not matching off side spring
Brake pad warning light on
Engine malfunctioin light on
Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pad warning light on
Engine malfunctioin light on
Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places
all discs poor
engine light on
oil leak
play in all suspension
Air bag indicates a fault
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Air bag indicates a fault
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine oil level low
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
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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X166 BGM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 X166 BGM, 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 X166 BGM registered?
X166 BGM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 October 2000.
Is X166 BGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for X166 BGM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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