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W674 BNW

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,584 mi
Last recorded176,584 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW674 BNW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 176,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 158,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 158,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 139,803 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 139,802 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,881 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 118,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 99,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 99,519 miles

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

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

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

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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W674 BNW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W674 BNW, 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 W674 BNW registered?

W674 BNW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W674 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W674 BNW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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