CarVerify

Free Car Check

W221 OHW

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,931 mi
Last recorded131,931 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 OHW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,931 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 131,904 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 131,896 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill not properly welded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 113,035 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 104,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 104,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,217 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 92,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 83,846 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 83,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 75,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,140 miles

ASSORTED BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 69,136 miles

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

assorted brake pipes are pitting.

both rear tyres are on the leagal limit of 1.5mm † ====== †

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W221 OHW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W221 OHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W221 OHW?

You can check the full history of W221 OHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W221 OHW registered?

W221 OHW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W221 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 OHW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W221 OHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W221 OHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.