MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/ sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Air bag light on.
Corrosion on rear tailgate.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning light on
centre exhaust section slightly insecure
engine oil level low
n/s front brake disc outer shield insecure
slight play n/s o/s front lower suspension arm inner stab-bushes
slight splitting engine drive belt
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
airbag light on
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag light on
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
brake pipes slighty corroded
full cat test not carried out emissions to high
high level brake light in op
wheel caps fitted
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H2 DTD is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1998 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 122,000 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 H2 DTD, 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 28 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H2 DTD is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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