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W49 NDF

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,473 mi
Last recorded158,473 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 NDF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 158,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 158,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 145,567 miles

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

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

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

condensation ns headlamp

os hand brake slightly low

Pass 12 Jul 2006 134,470 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 134,470 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W49 NDF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W49 NDF, 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 W49 NDF registered?

W49 NDF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W49 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W49 NDF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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