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W266 DMG

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,008 mi
Last recorded160,008 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 DMG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2008 160,008 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 148,124 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 1,351 miles

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

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

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

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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W266 DMG is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W266 DMG, 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

How do I check the history of W266 DMG?

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What year was W266 DMG registered?

W266 DMG is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W266 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W266 DMG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W266 DMG have outstanding finance?

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