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W629 JPL

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,509 mi
Last recorded127,509 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 JPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,509 miles

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 120,172 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,274 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 105,048 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 100,415 miles

play nsr lower bushes and front lower sus arm bushes

Fail 3 Dec 2013 100,415 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play nsr lower bushes and front lower sus arm bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2012 98,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,170 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

adv o/s front tyre waring on outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,731 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 62,036 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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W629 JPL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W629 JPL, 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 W629 JPL registered?

W629 JPL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W629 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W629 JPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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