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V191 OGU

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,859 mi
Last recorded171,859 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV191 OGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 171,859 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 171,859 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 141,159 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 141,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 115,078 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 115,077 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,153 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 92,068 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 92,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,924 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 83,172 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 83,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 75,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OGU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V191 OGU, 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 V191 OGU registered?

V191 OGU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V191 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V191 OGU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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