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J333 WAG

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

145,178 mi
Last recorded145,178 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 WAG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 145,178 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 145,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 138,828 miles

Nearside Rear flex hose insicure

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

engine oil leak

hand brake may require adjustment near future

Fail 10 May 2025 138,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear flex hose insicure

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

engine oil leak

hand brake may require adjustment near future

Pass 8 May 2024 132,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two centre lines (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 126,760 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 126,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 121,017 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 121,017 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 115,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 112,781 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 112,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 105,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,407 miles

Offside hand brake requires adjustment

washers faulty

Pass 13 May 2016 96,928 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 96,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,809 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,495 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 87,474 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 83,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,818 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 82,798 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2007 67,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 63,904 miles

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

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

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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J333 WAG is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J333 WAG, 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 J333 WAG registered?

J333 WAG is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is J333 WAG safe to buy?

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