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W475 OAX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,694 mi
Last recorded186,694 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 OAX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 186,694 miles

Air bag light on

Condensation nearside headlamp

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 178,955 miles

minor damage to front number plate

Pass 23 Feb 2009 165,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 149,999 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 149,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 131,377 miles

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

ns rear anti roll bar link rod jiont worn

Pass 1 Mar 2006 114,507 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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W475 OAX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W475 OAX, 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 W475 OAX registered?

W475 OAX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W475 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W475 OAX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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