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W411 RES

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,578 mi
Last recorded100,578 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW411 RES
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,578 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,515 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,515 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,703 miles

nearside rear outer cv joint cover pinholed

Fail 27 Apr 2013 91,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer cv joint cover pinholed

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,583 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 86,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,731 miles

bonnet dented

front discs worn

spare tyre tread low (3.5mm)225/55/16

Fail 5 Apr 2011 81,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet dented

front discs worn

spare tyre tread low (3.5mm)225/55/16

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 80,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,664 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 64,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,908 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 57,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2006 53,365 miles

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

rear number plate is starting to distorte

Fail 28 Apr 2006 53,157 miles

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

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

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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W411 RES is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W411 RES, 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 W411 RES registered?

W411 RES is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W411 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W411 RES shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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