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W603 MJB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,177 mi
Last recorded144,177 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 MJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 144,177 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear top link joint slight wear

Fail 14 Aug 2013 144,135 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear top link joint slight wear

Pass 8 Aug 2012 132,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside handbrake slower to act than offside

Pass 15 Aug 2011 126,964 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2010 122,826 miles

childs seat fitted seat belts not fully checked

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2009 117,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 110,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 107,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 101,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2006 101,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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W603 MJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W603 MJB, 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 W603 MJB registered?

W603 MJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W603 MJB safe to buy?

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