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W609 PTR

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,814 mi
Last recorded159,814 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 PTR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 159,814 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 147,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 147,015 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 138,885 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 132,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 132,946 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 127,063 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 120,950 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 120,722 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 113,194 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 113,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 106,215 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 106,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 97,516 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 88,583 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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W609 PTR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W609 PTR, 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 W609 PTR registered?

W609 PTR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W609 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W609 PTR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W609 PTR have outstanding finance?

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