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W49 SBD

2000 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

223,819 mi
Last recorded223,819 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 SBD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 223,819 miles

general condition represents the age of vechile

Pass 29 May 2012 203,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 180,253 miles

front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 6 May 2011 178,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 159,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear outter sidelught not working

Pass 21 May 2009 144,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 144,259 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise of front tyres slihgt wear on outer tread area

Pass 13 Jun 2008 128,032 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 100,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear number plate backing slightly separated

Pass 26 Jun 2007 100,686 miles

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

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

rear number plate backing slightly separated

Pass 6 Jul 2006 756,966 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 75,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 56,063 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 56,063 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 SBD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SBD, 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 W49 SBD registered?

W49 SBD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W49 SBD safe to buy?

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