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V87 FPT

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,699 mi
Last recorded209,699 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 FPT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 209,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 203,473 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 203,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 194,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 180,191 miles

fuel smell -no visable leaks

Fail 30 Nov 2006 180,184 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 144,659 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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V87 FPT 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 V87 FPT, 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

How do I check the history of V87 FPT?

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What year was V87 FPT registered?

V87 FPT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V87 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V87 FPT 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.

Does V87 FPT have outstanding finance?

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