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N444 HTL

2000 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,935 mi
Last recorded156,935 miles
Recorded on25 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 HTL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Dec 2023 156,935 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed . under tray fittted to the car .

Pass 23 Mar 2022 156,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour Both nearside and offside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 152,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 151,013 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inside

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2019 139,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre 1.6mm and bald on inside

Pass 16 Jan 2018 126,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 124,754 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 124,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 121,943 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 117,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 111,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 111,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,911 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 104,909 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount not attached

rear heat sheild insucure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,080 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)

covers on sills

Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,587 miles

oil leake from rear diff

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

small cut in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 67,651 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,018 miles

off side front inner wing cover damaged and insecure at front

Fail 2 Jan 2008 61,009 miles

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

off side front inner wing cover damaged and insecure at front

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,799 miles

rear no plate starting to discolour

Pass 29 Dec 2005 46,686 miles

rear discs showing signes of corrosion

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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N444 HTL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N444 HTL, 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 N444 HTL registered?

N444 HTL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is N444 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N444 HTL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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