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W347 BAY

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,175 mi
Last recorded180,175 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 BAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 180,175 miles

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

Central exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 180,171 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both n/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 179,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 169,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 166,681 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 163,968 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 160,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 155,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 155,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 148,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 134,166 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 127,952 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 127,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 121,312 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 121,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 114,364 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 108,538 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 108,453 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 100,948 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 100,711 miles

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

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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W347 BAY is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W347 BAY, 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 W347 BAY registered?

W347 BAY is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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