MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front to rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully inspect due to routing behind fuel tank, floor covers, subframe etc ( recom replacement ))
nearside rear coil spring fractured at lower end ( recom replacement )
recom replacement rear flexi brake hoses ( re above advisories )
sat nav at offside lower screen zone B ( not seriously affecting drivers view )
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air freshner removed from centre drivers view
engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front to rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully inspect due to routing behind fuel tank, floor covers, subframe etc ( recom replacement ))
nearside rear coil spring fractured at lower end ( recom replacement )
offside front inner wing guard damaged and insecure
recom replacement rear flexi brake hoses ( re above advisories )
sat nav at offside lower screen zone B ( not seriously affecting drivers view )
edge wear at o/s rear tyre
front to rear brake pipes corroding around fuel tank and subframe reduced acesss not allowing full inspection recom replacement
fuel lines corroding
inner edge wear at both front tyres
n/s front anti roll bar link boot split
n/s rear coil spring suspect lower end of coil fractured and missing
n/s rear tyre wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
o/s front suspension rear arm ball joint boot split ( recom replacement )
sat nav attached to screen o/s zone B not seriously affecting drivers view
sill, engine and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose
front to rear brake pipes corroding around fuel tank and subframe reduced acesss not allowing full inspection recom replacement
fuel lines corroding
inner edge wear at front tyres ( recom wheel allignment check )
n/s front anti roll bar link boot split
n/s rear coil spring suspect lower end of coil fractured and missing
n/s rear tyre wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
o/s front suspension rear arm ball joint boot split ( recom replacement )
o/s rear tyre edge wear and nail in tread
sat nav attached to screen o/s zone B not seriously affecting drivers view
secondary bonnet catch stiff
sill, engine and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
suspect front brake pads weraring thin
suspect possible engine mounting bolt missing at o/s front
1x screen wash hose split/leaking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine, sill and part underbody/floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front to rear brake pipes corroding ( recom replacement )
o/s front bottom ball joint boot split ( front arm )
slight inner edge wear at both front tyres ( recom wheel allignment check )
slight play at o/s rear lower suspension arm/hub bearing/bush
1x screen wash hose split/leaking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine, sill and part underbody/floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front to rear brake pipes corroding ( recom replacement )
o/s front bottom ball joint boot split ( front arm )
slight inner edge wear at both front tyres ( recom wheel allignment check )
slight play at o/s rear lower suspension arm/hub bearing/bush
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres @ 1.6 mm across treads and in need of immediate replacement
diesel fuel smell under bonnet
plastic engine, under floor and sill covers fitted
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres @ 1.6 mm across treads and in need of immediate replacement
diesel fuel smell under bonnet
plastic engine, under floor and sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
edge wear at n/s rear tyre
o/s ball joint boot split ( front )
o/s front anti roll bar link boot split
o/s rear tyre wear @ 2.5/3mm
n/s/rear tyre worn inside edge
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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X226 NEN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 X226 NEN, 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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X226 NEN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2000.
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