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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 5-SERIESs year 2014

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mot history
Pass percent:91.80%
(The average a petrol BMW 5-SERIES year 2014 passes without issue)
Based on:3,256 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively58
Headlamp aim out of alignment40
Registration plate issues13
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))12
Windscreen washer not working 9
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))7
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))7
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))5
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))5
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))4
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))3
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))3
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))2
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected |3.2 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||1
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake backing plate broken and insecure and rubbing through road wheel (1.1.21 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested eml light on major misfire not tested so no damage to cats |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working Lens defective (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative not coming out (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking into stalk |7.1.2 |d||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached |6.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative |4.1.6 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt clip will not lock anchored buckle (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner |5.2.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 0ne bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Brake lining|s| wear indicator illuminated |1.1.13 |a| |i||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner bead ! |5.2.2 |a||1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shock on (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working head light has water in (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress causing blurred light projection. (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer center |2.4.G.2|1

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