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W504 JFS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,070 mi
Last recorded196,070 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW504 JFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 196,070 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low

Fail 12 Feb 2018 196,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under passenger footwell (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs cable and sensor wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 19 Dec 2016 176,745 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 175,708 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 161,049 miles

Fuel mounts corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 154,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 154,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 149,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 143,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 140,564 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 137,798 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 137,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2009 136,602 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 136,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 118,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,637 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 72,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 71,778 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 71,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 71,688 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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W504 JFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W504 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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W504 JFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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