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V977 ELU

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,186 mi
Last recorded167,186 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV977 ELU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 167,186 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

front service brake fluctuation 20%

nearside metal fuel pies slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2021 167,186 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/r top front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

front service brake fluctuation 20%

nearside metal fuel pies slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 162,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm - close to failure criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 159,234 miles

Front brake application slightly imbalanced.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 159,173 miles

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

Front brake application slightly imbalanced.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 156,495 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion unable to fully assess side sills due to plastic trims fitted (6.1.A.1)

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlamp patterns poor - lenses misted

offside parking brake effort slightly reduced

Fail 12 Jul 2017 156,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion unable to fully assess side sills due to plastic trims fitted (6.1.A.1)

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlamp patterns poor - lenses misted

offside parking brake effort slightly reduced

Pass 7 Jul 2016 148,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres perished

Fail 7 Jul 2016 148,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 142,195 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 142,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 136,461 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 131,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,444 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2011 121,505 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 121,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front pads close to min thickness!

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 115,629 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 115,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 114,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 112,361 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 112,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 109,942 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 109,935 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 103,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 97,453 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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V977 ELU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V977 ELU, 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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V977 ELU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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