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TAM 905Y

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAM 905Y
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 100,544 miles

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

nearside washer not working offside still clears screen

Pass 19 Dec 2006 91,282 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 92,004 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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TAM 905Y is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAM 905Y, 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

How do I check the history of TAM 905Y?

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What year was TAM 905Y registered?

TAM 905Y is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is TAM 905Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAM 905Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAM 905Y have outstanding finance?

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