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ExpiredMileage
135,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front wing corroding not jagged edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
plastic sill covers/undertrays and engine cover fitted
rear wheel arches corroding
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
osf tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
osf tyre wearing on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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X709 XCN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 X709 XCN, 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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X709 XCN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2000.
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