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W414 VKX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,265 mi
Last recorded169,265 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 VKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 169,265 miles

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

both rear brake callipers corroded

Fail 15 May 2009 169,265 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 168,040 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 165,040 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 151,671 miles

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

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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W414 VKX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W414 VKX, 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 W414 VKX registered?

W414 VKX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W414 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W414 VKX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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