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W659 JRA

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,529 mi
Last recorded114,529 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 JRA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2008 114,529 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT.

GEARBOX REAR MOUNT SNAPPED.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 110,707 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes rusty

front and rear discs very rusty

rear pads low

Pass 25 Jul 2006 103,020 miles

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

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

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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W659 JRA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W659 JRA, 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 W659 JRA registered?

W659 JRA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W659 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W659 JRA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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