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V74 BFE

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,620 mi
Last recorded191,620 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 BFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 191,620 miles

air bag warning lamp on

corrosion to all brake discs

front brake pads worn close to minimum limit

nearside and offside front radius arm bushers worn though no excessive movement

nearside beam image slightly obscurred

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 191,612 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion along rear sill lips

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

unable to fully check prescribed areas due to manufacturers fitted covers

wear on front pads

Fail 22 Sep 2010 191,567 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion along rear sill lips

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

unable to fully check prescribed areas due to manufacturers fitted covers

wear on front pads

Fail 28 Jan 2009 183,226 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 183,226 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 172,455 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 156,858 miles

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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V74 BFE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V74 BFE, 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 V74 BFE registered?

V74 BFE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V74 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V74 BFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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