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W423 JAW

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,368 mi
Last recorded100,368 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 JAW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 100,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,076 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 97,960 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 97,675 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 97,666 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 97,330 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 95,938 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 95,937 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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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W423 JAW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W423 JAW, 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 W423 JAW registered?

W423 JAW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W423 JAW safe to buy?

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