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W657 KNN

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,628 mi
Last recorded132,628 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 KNN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 132,628 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 132,628 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 130,668 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 130,668 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 126,112 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 119,718 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 119,718 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 114,478 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 106,516 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 106,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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W657 KNN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W657 KNN, 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 W657 KNN registered?

W657 KNN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W657 KNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W657 KNN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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