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A15 UJT

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,666 mi
Last recorded121,666 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 UJT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 121,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 119,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 117,116 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 117,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,045 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 113,045 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,080 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,053 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 104,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 99,369 miles

Front Tyres slightly perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 93,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlight image slightly distorted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,650 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,179 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 84,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,071 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

front discs corroded on inside

Fail 3 Jul 2012 74,070 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded on inside

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,969 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,918 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 57,918 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,096 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A15 UJT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A15 UJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 UJT registered?

A15 UJT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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