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W608 WUB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Beige Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

233,950 mi
Last recorded233,950 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 WUB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 233,950 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 230,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 220,038 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 209,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 202,911 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 202,911 miles

Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Offside Front Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 196,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 187,899 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 187,885 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 182,879 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 182,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 176,176 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 176,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Aug 2007 168,147 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 162,538 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 162,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W608 WUB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W608 WUB, 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 W608 WUB registered?

W608 WUB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W608 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W608 WUB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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