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A8 AYN

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,705 mi
Last recorded147,705 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AYN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 147,705 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

steering rack slight leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 147,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

steering rack slight leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 132,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 129,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 122,014 miles

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

fuel pipes poor condition + covered with wax oil

Pass 25 Nov 2010 114,279 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 103,598 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 91,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 91,822 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 85,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2007 85,262 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2006 74,621 miles

both front and rear discs slight corrosion

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 13 Oct 2006 74,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear discs slight corrosion

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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A8 AYN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A8 AYN, 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 A8 AYN registered?

A8 AYN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is A8 AYN safe to buy?

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