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W581 YBD

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,689 mi
Last recorded206,689 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 YBD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 206,689 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 206,585 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NS REAR SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) OS (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OS R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 198,735 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 190,590 miles

Light corrosion to underside & jacking points

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 179,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear jacking points corroded

Undertrays, sill & engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 167,302 miles

offside and nearside front shock absorbers are damp

offside rear tyre tread is getting low

parking brake efforts are low

rear brake discs are corroded

slight oil leak

trays fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2016 155,231 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

handbrake effort borderline pass

offside front shock absorber is damp

oil leak

partial inspection only of nearside rear seat belt. child seat fitted

rear axle noise

under floor fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 155,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

handbrake effort borderline pass

offside front shock absorber is damp

oil leak

partial inspection only of nearside rear seat belt. child seat fitted

rear axle noise

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

under floor fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 141,636 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 137,469 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 137,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 132,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 126,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

both front discs worn

condensation in o/s/f light housing unit

Fail 15 Aug 2011 112,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

both front discs worn

both rear disc's worn/scored advise to change

condensation in o/s/f light housing unit

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,135 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,876 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jul 2007 55,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,385 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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W581 YBD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W581 YBD, 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 W581 YBD registered?

W581 YBD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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