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W527 PLD

2000 BMW 5 Series

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,288 mi
Last recorded121,288 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 PLD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 121,288 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 121,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 120,676 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 118,117 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 118,117 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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W527 PLD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Gold 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 W527 PLD, 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

How do I check the history of W527 PLD?

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What year was W527 PLD registered?

W527 PLD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W527 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W527 PLD 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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