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W685 LAP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,327 mi
Last recorded147,327 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 LAP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2011 147,327 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 147,257 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 147,257 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 147,138 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 146,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 144,582 miles

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

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

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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W685 LAP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W685 LAP, 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 W685 LAP registered?

W685 LAP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W685 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W685 LAP shows 6 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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