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W427 SBK

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,234 mi
Last recorded71,234 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 SBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 71,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,138 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,720 miles

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,962 miles

Nearside Front condensation

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,367 miles

condensation in both headlamps

Fail 17 Sep 2015 62,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,681 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 54,661 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,564 miles

damp in head lights

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,788 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 44,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

n/s/f rim has slight damage

Fail 4 Sep 2007 39,112 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play in O/S/R suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,112 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Slight play in O/S/R suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 33,799 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 33,750 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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W427 SBK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W427 SBK, 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 W427 SBK registered?

W427 SBK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W427 SBK safe to buy?

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