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W701 TGS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,313 mi
Last recorded152,313 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 TGS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 152,313 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f steel brake pipe rusted

water entry in o/s/f head light

Fail 26 Mar 2012 152,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f steel brake pipe rusted

water entry in o/s/f head light

Pass 22 Apr 2011 136,141 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 129,064 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 129,064 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2008
Pass 3 May 2007 100,881 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 100,873 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2006 93,153 miles

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 TGS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W701 TGS, 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 W701 TGS registered?

W701 TGS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W701 TGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 TGS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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