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W649 UGF

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,877 mi
Last recorded86,877 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 UGF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,964 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,846 miles

airbag warning light on

engine management light on

offside windscreen chipped

slight freeplay in offside and nearside rear upper suspension arms outer ball joints

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,475 miles

both rear tyres worn on limit - recommend replacement

offside and nearside rear lower hub carrier joint worn

Pass 5 Sep 2009 56,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,760 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 46,760 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside font headlamp lens has condensation

Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,161 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,125 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 36,916 miles

Damage to Zone A Of windscreen just within limits.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UGF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W649 UGF, 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 UGF registered?

W649 UGF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W649 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W649 UGF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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