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W362 WCP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,918 mi
Last recorded145,918 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW362 WCP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 145,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 142,347 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 12 Sep 2018 138,799 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 12 Sep 2018 138,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,577 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 134,577 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 128,653 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,170 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 122,166 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 106,398 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 106,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,228 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 89,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,231 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,440 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 64,438 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,368 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 55,367 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W362 WCP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W362 WCP, 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 W362 WCP registered?

W362 WCP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W362 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W362 WCP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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