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W421 UVP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,488 mi
Last recorded168,488 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 UVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2014 168,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 168,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 163,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 163,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 157,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 157,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 124,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 102,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2007 90,917 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 82,014 miles

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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W421 UVP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W421 UVP, 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

How do I check the history of W421 UVP?

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What year was W421 UVP registered?

W421 UVP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W421 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 UVP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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