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P24 VLM

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,730 mi
Last recorded144,730 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 VLM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 144,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 132,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 122,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 109,781 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 109,577 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 109,514 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 109,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 105,899 miles

new interior mirror

new n/s & o/s door mirror glass

Fail 11 Dec 2018 105,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wear to inside edge

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 16 Nov 2017 102,156 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,280 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,864 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,630 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,188 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,888 miles

front diccs distorted leaving slight judder

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,194 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,773 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,765 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,944 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 67,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 31 Jan 2007 63,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,162 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 55,162 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P24 VLM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P24 VLM, 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 P24 VLM registered?

P24 VLM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is P24 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 VLM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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