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W629 EEO

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,661 mi
Last recorded160,661 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 EEO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 160,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative not staying on (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 151,486 miles

Rear play in both upper and lower susp units

both rear brake flexis starting to crack

both rear floor sections rusted

rear fuel pipes heavly rusted

slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Nov 2017 151,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear play in both upper and lower susp units

both rear brake flexis starting to crack

both rear floor sections rusted

rear fuel pipes heavly rusted

slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 May 2016 147,253 miles

Exhaust pipe flexi joints slightly leaking exhaust gases

Front Brake pipes corroded

Front Fuel pipes corroded

Front Lower Both stabiliser suspension bushes have slight movement

Oil leak

Rear All brake pipes corroded Unable to full inspect (STRONG ADVISE)

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Undertrays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components i.e brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2016 147,253 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust pipe flexi joints slightly leaking exhaust gases

Front Brake pipes corroded

Front Fuel pipes corroded

Front Lower Both stabiliser suspension bushes have slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn very close too limit (STRONG ADVISE)

Oil leak

Rear All brake pipes corroded Unable to full inspect (STRONG ADVISE)

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Undertrays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components i.e brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2015 140,494 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 136,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 129,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 121,135 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPE AT O/S ALONG UNDERBODY IS CORRODING AND ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 110,559 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 110,550 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 104,114 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 104,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,576 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 97,572 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)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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W629 EEO is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W629 EEO, 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 W629 EEO registered?

W629 EEO is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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