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W349 NVJ

2000 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,080 mi
Last recorded140,080 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 NVJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 140,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All over (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 138,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 138,645 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 132,645 miles

general corrosion noticed and adviced

slight play in nearside and offside front steering system

Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,923 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in both track arms

Fail 18 Feb 2013 129,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in both track arms

Pass 10 Feb 2012 121,009 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 121,009 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 121,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,364 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,072 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 98,206 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,900 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 90,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Hi level brake lamp not working

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,723 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 84,631 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

bonnet release faulty

slight free play in o/s sterring rack arm

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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W349 NVJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W349 NVJ, 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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W349 NVJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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