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W246 OVV

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,664 mi
Last recorded129,664 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 OVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 129,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number separating (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 124,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 120,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 120,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,332 miles

Oil leak ()

parking brake requires early attention

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,437 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 106,436 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,082 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,076 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,643 miles

some water in bottom of headlights

Fail 8 Jun 2010 56,643 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

some water in bottom of headlights

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,831 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges '

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,662 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,893 miles

front windscreen "stone-chipped".

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,267 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn.

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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W246 OVV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc 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 W246 OVV, 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 W246 OVV registered?

W246 OVV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W246 OVV safe to buy?

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