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B8 EFP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,730 mi
Last recorded101,730 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 EFP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 101,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 101,163 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel lines pitted by corrosion at nearside front

Pass 5 Mar 2007 93,491 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2007 93,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,737 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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B8 EFP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B8 EFP, 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 B8 EFP registered?

B8 EFP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is B8 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 EFP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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