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W64 LJB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW64 LJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015

Advise o/s rear seat belt not tested (surf board)

Fail 21 Oct 2015

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipes corroded front to rear and across rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise o/s rear seat belt not tested (surf board)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 211,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 197,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 197,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 191,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play to offside inner rack joint

Fail 11 Oct 2012 191,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play to offside inner rack joint

Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,931 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 179,255 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 179,224 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cuts to both front tyres and heavy wear on edges

o/s wiper blade smears

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 15 Sep 2009 165,470 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

stone chips in windscreen

wipers poor

Pass 10 Sep 2008 150,810 miles

front discs heavily worn needs attention asap

front pads wearing low close to limit

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2008 150,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs heavily worn needs attention asap

front pads wearing low close to limit

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2007 137,310 miles

please see failure no 251838447246 for advisories

Fail 5 Sep 2007 137,310 miles

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

both front headlight aims on lower limits

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit/nail and puncher repair in tread

rear diff oil leaks

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2006 122,117 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 122,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit at time of test only

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 May 2005 105,430 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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W64 LJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W64 LJB, 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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W64 LJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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