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W338 UAR

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,172 mi
Last recorded162,172 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 UAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 162,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 156,332 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 156,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 148,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 148,111 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 142,555 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 142,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,438 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 129,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 124,189 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 124,179 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 118,703 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre outter sidewall is deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 118,703 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front tyre outter sidewall is deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,339 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 89,923 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,328 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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W338 UAR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W338 UAR, 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 W338 UAR registered?

W338 UAR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W338 UAR safe to buy?

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