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V88 DFV

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 DFV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 125,761 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 125,760 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 125,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 123,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Floor holed by corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2023 123,308 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led headlight bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led headlight bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front side lights come on intermittently when the switch is off (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Floor holed by corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,987 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,070 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 95,070 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 94,666 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,530 miles

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

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

Rear axle has oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear axle has oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear air springs perished

Fail 31 Oct 2013 85,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear air springs perished

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of wear and surface corrosion on all four brake discs

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of wear and surface corrosion on all four brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,340 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,778 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 44,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,001 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2005 32,047 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly wearout

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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V88 DFV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V88 DFV, 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 V88 DFV registered?

V88 DFV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is V88 DFV safe to buy?

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