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W649 RYD

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,759 mi
Last recorded201,759 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 RYD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 201,759 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 201,757 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 181,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 166,411 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 168,408 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 157,240 miles

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

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

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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W649 RYD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W649 RYD, 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 W649 RYD registered?

W649 RYD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W649 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W649 RYD shows 6 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.

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