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W561 OAP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,315 mi
Last recorded124,315 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 OAP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 124,315 miles

condensation offside front headlight unit

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

Fail 14 Jul 2012 124,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

condensation offside front headlight unit

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Jun 2011 118,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

moisture in o.s headlamp

Pass 10 Jul 2010 113,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 108,618 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 108,428 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 101,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 84,171 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 84,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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W561 OAP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W561 OAP, 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 W561 OAP registered?

W561 OAP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W561 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W561 OAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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