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W46 JFS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,168 mi
Last recorded133,168 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 JFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 133,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 130,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,170 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,520 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,254 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,560 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,369 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 93,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,948 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 86,920 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,752 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,752 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,986 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,322 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 57,796 miles

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

Park brake effort low

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,936 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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W46 JFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W46 JFS, 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 W46 JFS registered?

W46 JFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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