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W432 EKJ

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,077 mi
Last recorded126,077 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW432 EKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 126,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Both sills slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2021 180,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 178,693 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 175,316 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 175,316 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 167,993 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 162,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 154,409 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 141,891 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 141,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 124,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front screen washer pump is weak.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,540 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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W432 EKJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W432 EKJ, 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 W432 EKJ registered?

W432 EKJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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