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W391 SJM

2000 BMW 5 Series

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,125 mi
Last recorded137,125 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 SJM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2007 137,125 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing quite badly on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 127,260 miles

N/S side mirror glass missing

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

Plastic undershield is slightly damaged

Possible rough wheel bearing on O/S/F (but no play in wheel) or could possibly be brake plate shielding as slightly loose due to corroded bracket

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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W391 SJM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W391 SJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W391 SJM registered?

W391 SJM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W391 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W391 SJM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W391 SJM have outstanding finance?

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