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W438 RGJ

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

206,899 mi
Last recorded206,899 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 RGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 206,899 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 206,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 205,244 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 204,104 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 204,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 200,772 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 189,741 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)

gear box sump gaskit slight leaking oil

Pass 10 May 2013 178,537 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 178,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2012 166,764 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 166,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 157,734 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 157,698 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 147,017 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 147,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 136,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 125,918 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 125,918 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both front wipers poor

Pass 15 May 2007 115,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 98,063 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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W438 RGJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W438 RGJ, 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 W438 RGJ registered?

W438 RGJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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