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W423 MJB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 MJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 140,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 140,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 137,220 miles

front jacking points corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 137,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front jacking points corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 132,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 116,128 miles

Nearside front fog lamp inop

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 97,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 60,943 miles

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

Offside 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 MJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJB, 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 W423 MJB registered?

W423 MJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W423 MJB safe to buy?

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