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DAZ 1491

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 1491
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2011

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 3 May 2011

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 117,068 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 117,068 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 111,952 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 111,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 100,237 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 100,237 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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DAZ 1491 is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DAZ 1491, 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 DAZ 1491 registered?

DAZ 1491 is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is DAZ 1491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 1491 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAZ 1491 have outstanding finance?

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