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W691 LAU

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,809 mi
Last recorded193,809 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 LAU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 193,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 186,804 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 167,898 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 167,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2010 149,845 miles

rear brake pipes rusty,difficult to see due to location,but advise replacement

Fail 7 Jul 2010 149,845 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

rear brake pipes rusty,difficult to see due to location,but advise replacement

Pass 7 Jul 2009 135,008 miles

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

rear brake pipes have advanced rust

Pass 23 Jun 2008 119,269 miles

advanced rust in both rear brake pipes

o/s/r rear tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2008 119,269 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced rust in both rear brake pipes

both front tyres worn close to limit on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2007 102,363 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 102,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 90,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F wiper blade deteriorated

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

horn weak sounding

Fail 5 Jun 2006 90,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn weak sounding

N/S/F wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

O/S/F wiper blade deteriorated

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

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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W691 LAU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W691 LAU, 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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What year was W691 LAU registered?

W691 LAU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W691 LAU safe to buy?

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