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RIJ 688

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,982 mi
Last recorded139,982 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 688
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 139,982 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 139,963 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2024 133,857 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,449 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,402 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 118,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 117,656 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,220 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 116,218 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 114,220 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 114,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 111,498 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 111,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,419 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 99,571 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,878 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,086 miles

n/side front anti roll bar top balljoint rubber split

Fail 19 Nov 2010 85,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front headlamp self leaveling sensor arm broken

Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,397 miles

front headlamp self leaveling sensor arm broken

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,329 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,769 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,793 miles

o/s front inner pad low

Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,880 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,243 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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RIJ 688 is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 RIJ 688, 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 RIJ 688 registered?

RIJ 688 is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is RIJ 688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIJ 688 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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