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S12 ESS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

245,136 mi
Last recorded245,136 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 ESS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 245,136 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011
Pass 2 Apr 2010 232,729 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 232,729 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 212,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 196,305 miles

slight wear in front suspension

Pass 30 Mar 2007 183,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 165,528 miles

HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY JUST UP TO REQUIRED STANDARD

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 165,528 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

hand brake efficiency just up to required standard

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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S12 ESS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S12 ESS, 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 S12 ESS registered?

S12 ESS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is S12 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 ESS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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