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W322 HOB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,547 mi
Last recorded204,547 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW322 HOB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 204,547 miles

small crack in windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Pass 19 Nov 2013 198,147 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 180,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be mi-read

Pass 10 Oct 2011 180,496 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be mi-read

Pass 11 Oct 2010 163,104 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 162,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

o/s diff output shaft seal leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2009 148,616 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front anti roll link bar gaiters split

condensation l/h/f lamp

park brake effiency lower r/h

Fail 17 Oct 2009 148,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front anti roll link bar gaiters split

condensation l/h/f lamp

park brake effiency lower r/h

Pass 16 Oct 2008 131,913 miles

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

Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 131,913 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 116,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 100,772 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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W322 HOB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W322 HOB, 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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W322 HOB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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