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W696 MJB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 MJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,606 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 84,598 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 192,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 153,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 128,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 111,045 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 111,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W696 MJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W696 MJB, 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 W696 MJB registered?

W696 MJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W696 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W696 MJB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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