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W238 RVM

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,738 mi
Last recorded146,738 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 RVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 146,738 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 144,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 142,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 134,800 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 130,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 123,287 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s&o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 116,439 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,238 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 100,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 100,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 91,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 87,594 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

horns weak

washers weak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,264 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 83,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,709 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 73,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 67,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,902 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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W238 RVM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W238 RVM, 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 W238 RVM registered?

W238 RVM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W238 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 RVM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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