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W114 JVT

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,361 mi
Last recorded193,361 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW114 JVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 193,361 miles

Brake pipes slightly rusty

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 188,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 183,259 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 173,710 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 160,960 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 29 Mar 2013 160,960 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 27 Mar 2012 150,141 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 150,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 138,519 miles

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

crack in front number plate

surface corrosion on rear crossover brake pipe

Fail 26 Mar 2011 138,518 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

crack in front number plate

surface corrosion on rear crossover brake pipe

Pass 5 Mar 2010 131,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 122,877 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 113,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 104,425 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 92,665 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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W114 JVT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W114 JVT, 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 W114 JVT registered?

W114 JVT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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