MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front registration plate craced
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front to rear fuel lines rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fluid leak n/s/f
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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W118 JBE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 W118 JBE, 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 W118 JBE registered?
W118 JBE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2000.
Is W118 JBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W118 JBE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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