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W62 RTD

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,899 mi
Last recorded146,899 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 RTD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 146,899 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 140,656 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 133,639 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 133,600 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced water in glass (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,277 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 112,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Unable to access brake master cylinder for inspection and to check fluid level.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,215 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 106,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 103,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 99,283 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 99,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 92,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 67,632 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W62 RTD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W62 RTD, 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 W62 RTD registered?

W62 RTD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W62 RTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W62 RTD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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