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W701 SKJ

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,303 mi
Last recorded115,303 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 115,303 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 110,278 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 110,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 103,460 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,950 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 96,950 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,800 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,654 miles

front brake pads low

front no plate minor damage

o/s front headlight poor pattern

rear no plate marked but visible

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,152 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

condensation offside headlight

front pad warning light wire brokan

front side lights dim

slight wear rear link rods

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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W701 SKJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W701 SKJ, 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 W701 SKJ registered?

W701 SKJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W701 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 SKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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