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V524 GUR

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

260,846 mi
Last recorded260,846 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 GUR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 260,846 miles

head lights deteriorated

slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm ball joint

slight wear in o/s/r suspension lower arm bush

Pass 9 Sep 2016 252,872 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 244,338 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 232,287 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 217,581 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 202,044 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 192,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 184,908 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 184,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 175,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 169,809 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 169,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 160,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 147,068 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 147,068 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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V524 GUR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V524 GUR, 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 V524 GUR registered?

V524 GUR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V524 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 GUR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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