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W218 NBT

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,215 mi
Last recorded193,215 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 NBT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 193,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 190,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 10 Oct 2018 166,464 miles

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

Nearside Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 182,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 182,149 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 173,894 miles

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

Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear pipes ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 165,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pad wear warning light on but pads look ok from what you can see

Fail 17 Sep 2015 165,603 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pad wear warning light on but pads look ok from what you can see

Pass 23 Jul 2014 156,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 148,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2012 143,933 miles

air bag

n/s handbrake cable sticking

o/s/r brake pipe over tank corroded

o/s/r suspension bush worn resulting in play

rear discs rusty

rear hoses cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2011 140,139 miles

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

lower effort from nearside parking brake advise adjustment

Pass 23 Jul 2010 133,922 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 133,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 126,571 miles

offsdie headlamp damp inside

Pass 30 Apr 2008 125,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 108,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,666 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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W218 NBT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W218 NBT, 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 W218 NBT registered?

W218 NBT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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