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N12 MET

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 MET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 86,662 miles

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

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

play in o/s rack arm

Fail 20 Dec 2014 86,662 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake lamp inop

play in o/s rack arm

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 72,963 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,885 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 55,587 miles

both rear tyres close to limit of wear

washers weak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,870 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play osr and nsr lower hub bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,308 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,146 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,065 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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N12 MET is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N12 MET, 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 N12 MET registered?

N12 MET is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is N12 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 MET shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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