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W242 KRE

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,025 mi
Last recorded176,025 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 KRE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2011 176,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

hand brake weak both sides

Pass 5 Oct 2011 176,025 miles

hand brake weak both sides

Pass 30 Sep 2010 168,609 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 168,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2009 151,212 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 151,212 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 129,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 120,333 miles

diff drain plug leaking

n.s.r diff output seal leaking

screw in n.s.r tyre

water ingress on n.s.f headlamp

Pass 14 Jul 2006 109,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 98,231 miles

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

slight knocking noise from o/s/f steering/suspension area with vehicle in jacked up position.

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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W242 KRE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W242 KRE, 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 W242 KRE registered?

W242 KRE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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