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W254 VCP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,032 mi
Last recorded45,032 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 VCP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,032 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,597 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,733 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,256 miles

all light's working but on wrong switch's

both rear tyres on limit

Fail 9 Mar 2009 29,255 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,641 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,107 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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W254 VCP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W254 VCP, 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 W254 VCP registered?

W254 VCP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W254 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W254 VCP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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