MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s mirror cracked
rear diff damp
slight oil leek
engine slight oil leek
o/s mirror cracked
rear axel damp
rear exhaust heat sheild loose
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
engine slight oil leek
o/s mirror cracked
rear axel damp
rear exhaust heat sheild loose
Oil leak
slight play in off side rear suspension arm
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
slight play in off side rear suspension arm
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X689 OVW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 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 X689 OVW, 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 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was X689 OVW registered?
X689 OVW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2001.
Is X689 OVW safe to buy?
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