MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,037 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Engine oil leak
deterioration both number plates.
oil leak.
small stone chips front windscreen.
stone cuts tyre treads.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
crack in nearside rear lamp
slight movement in offside rear suspension integral ink & bush
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all tyres wearing low.
cuts in tyre treads.
damage nearside rear light lens.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration front and rear number plates.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.
stone chips front windscreen.
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips and tree sap marks front windscreen.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cuts in both front tyres,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
nearide front tyre wearing low outer edge.
damage nearside rear light lens.
wear steering,susp.and axle components.
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X242 UYW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 X242 UYW, 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 X242 UYW registered?
X242 UYW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2000.
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