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W496 RCV

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,576 mi
Last recorded130,576 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 RCV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 244,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 117,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2009
Fail 25 Jan 2009 110,159 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,004 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 102,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W496 RCV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W496 RCV, 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 W496 RCV registered?

W496 RCV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W496 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 RCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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