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OYO 11Y

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,236 mi
Last recorded97,236 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYO 11Y
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust shield slightly loose rear

Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 95,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 94,332 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 93,142 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,820 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,249 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,652 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,071 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,006 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,774 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,774 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,740 miles

Fluid leaks on undertray

Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fluid leaks on undertray

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,876 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 67,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,254 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,599 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 55,599 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,394 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,473 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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OYO 11Y is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYO 11Y, 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 OYO 11Y registered?

OYO 11Y is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is OYO 11Y safe to buy?

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