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W461 BDP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,404 mi
Last recorded202,404 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 BDP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 202,404 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 191,162 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 191,162 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 178,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 167,232 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 155,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 147,558 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 140,638 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 140,612 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 128,590 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 128,588 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 114,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 102,556 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 87,413 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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W461 BDP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W461 BDP, 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 W461 BDP registered?

W461 BDP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W461 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W461 BDP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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