MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
front discs worn
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
front discs worn
squeak from o/s/r lower arm bush
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X879 LJW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 X879 LJW, 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 X879 LJW registered?
X879 LJW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2000.
Is X879 LJW safe to buy?
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