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W62 TSX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,077 mi
Last recorded126,077 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 TSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 126,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,675 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 122,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s tie rod

Pass 1 Dec 2009 117,855 miles

1 x exhaust manifold stud broken but slight leak has not affected emissions test

1 x front to rear fuel line corroded/corroding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air hose from filter box taped

condensation in offside rear reverse light

corrosion on rear coil springs

offside front brake pipe corroded/corroding

p.a.s. reservoir and attached hose damp

slight perishing on rear flexi brake hoses

some oil around engine area

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall and split on inner sidewall but not exposing any inner cords/canvas

offside rear tyre cut/split on outer sidewall but not exposing any inner cords/canvas

Fail 1 Dec 2009 117,855 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1 x exhaust manifold stud broken but slight leak has not affected emissions test

1 x front to rear fuel line corroded/corroding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air hose from filter box taped

condensation in offside rear reverse light

corrosion on rear coil springs

offside front brake pipe corroded/corroding

p.a.s. reservoir and attached hose damp

slight perishing on rear flexi brake hoses

some oil around engine area

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall and split on inner sidewall but not exposing any inner cords/canvas

offside rear tyre cut/split on outer sidewall but not exposing any inner cords/canvas

Pass 22 Nov 2008 110,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front anti roll bar link creaking.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 103,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 92,318 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 92,318 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake tight, n/s/r brake binding slightly when rear jacked up on ramp

Pass 16 Feb 2006 84,591 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 84,591 miles

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

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 TSX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W62 TSX, 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 W62 TSX registered?

W62 TSX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W62 TSX safe to buy?

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