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V191 ERX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,046 mi
Last recorded96,046 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV191 ERX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 96,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion rear off sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,214 miles

slight corrosion in n/s sill

Fail 30 Aug 2016 94,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion in n/s sill

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,435 miles

Offside 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)

Oil leak

near side front wing slight damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,138 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated on instrument cluster

Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning lamp illuminated on instrument cluster

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,479 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 56,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,676 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2008 45,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,542 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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V191 ERX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V191 ERX, 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 V191 ERX registered?

V191 ERX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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