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W52 PDX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,477 mi
Last recorded112,477 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 PDX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 112,477 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 112,477 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 110,456 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

reduced effort - offside parking brake - combined effort LH and RH only just passed

traction control lamp stays on

Pass 13 May 2015 105,359 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 100,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 100,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 94,393 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/lipped

slight bind on both front brakes

Fail 9 May 2013 94,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs worn/lipped

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 16 May 2012 87,439 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/lipped - paads OK at present

Pass 20 May 2011 81,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 May 2011 81,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 May 2010 75,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 70,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 62,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 55,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 46,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W52 PDX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W52 PDX, 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 W52 PDX registered?

W52 PDX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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