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W233 UAR

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,091 mi
Last recorded123,091 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 UAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 123,091 miles

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)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 123,091 miles

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 108,643 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm tread

Pass 24 Jan 2008 96,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 96,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 91,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 85,190 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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W233 UAR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W233 UAR, 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

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What year was W233 UAR registered?

W233 UAR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W233 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W233 UAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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