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V687 DPJ

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,819 mi
Last recorded163,819 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV687 DPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 163,819 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 163,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 160,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 160,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 30 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 152,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 144,447 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 136,489 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush near side & off side (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,669 miles

n/s rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 18 Nov 2013 118,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 108,582 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 103,242 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 103,238 miles

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

engine managment light is on

Fail 8 Dec 2009 95,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 87,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

o/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 87,930 miles

n/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

o/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 71,689 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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V687 DPJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V687 DPJ, 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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V687 DPJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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