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W711 HCT

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,011 mi
Last recorded205,011 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW711 HCT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 205,011 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 199,610 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 199,610 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 193,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front link rod boot split

Fail 16 Dec 2011 193,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front link rod boot split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 173,303 miles

parking brake poor

Pass 21 Dec 2009 142,929 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 142,929 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 116,844 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 84,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres 1mm on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2007 84,928 miles

both front tyres 1mm on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2006 52,605 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,658 miles

off side front tyre is wearing on outer edge

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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W711 HCT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W711 HCT, 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 W711 HCT registered?

W711 HCT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W711 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W711 HCT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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