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M2 JBS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 JBS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 113,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 100,749 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,645 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 100,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 80,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Bolts Undone And Headlight Moved (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 73,784 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,274 miles

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

brake warning lamp illuminated pads ok

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,510 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,876 miles

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

centre/eye level brake lamp not working

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar outer link bar ball joints are worn

offside parking brake effort is low

Fail 5 Feb 2008 50,876 miles

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

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

centre/eye level brake lamp not working

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar outer link bar ball joints are worn

offside parking brake effort is low

Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,459 miles

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

front brake pads worn(inner pads)

offside rear anti-roll bar link worn.

Fail 30 Jan 2007 46,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake pads worn (inner pads)

offside rear anti-roll bar outer link worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,126 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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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M2 JBS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M2 JBS, 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 M2 JBS registered?

M2 JBS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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