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S5 HAC

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2924cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,110 mi
Last recorded189,110 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 HAC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,924cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 189,110 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 188,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 188,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both offside plus nearside rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 186,352 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 184,303 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 184,300 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 183,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 181,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 180,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 177,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 175,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 172,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 169,334 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 169,334 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 167,527 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 167,527 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 165,295 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 162,539 miles

heavy corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 8 Apr 2013 162,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2012 159,634 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 159,634 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 156,188 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 156,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 152,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 148,446 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 148,446 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 144,772 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 144,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 138,612 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 133,172 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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S5 HAC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,924cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S5 HAC, 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 S5 HAC registered?

S5 HAC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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