MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,079 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre getting low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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X493 GKJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 X493 GKJ, 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 X493 GKJ registered?
X493 GKJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2000.
Is X493 GKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for X493 GKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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