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V280 DLR

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,583 mi
Last recorded205,583 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 DLR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 205,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 185,292 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 185,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 176,380 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 175,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 159,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 159,840 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 151,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 134,263 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 134,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 129,133 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 106,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 106,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 86,395 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 72,000 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 71,946 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

spare tyre u/s 225/55vr16

Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,682 miles

N/S REAR TYRE - 3MM †ONE HORN NOT WORKING

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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V280 DLR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V280 DLR, 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 V280 DLR registered?

V280 DLR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V280 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V280 DLR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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