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W517 LJF

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,100 mi
Last recorded211,100 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 LJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 211,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 211,100 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 198,596 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMMITS SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

Fail 5 Mar 2011 198,596 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMMITS SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 190,813 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 190,775 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.CORROSION N/S/R OUTER SILL.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 185,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp aim becoming poor may need new head lamps

Pass 5 Mar 2009 185,214 miles

both headlamp aim becoming poor may need new head lamps

Pass 20 Mar 2008 175,558 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 149,420 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 122,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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W517 LJF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W517 LJF, 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 W517 LJF registered?

W517 LJF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W517 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 LJF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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