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W712 RFS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,440 mi
Last recorded145,440 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 RFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 145,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 129,090 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 129,000 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 112,689 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 112,689 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 112,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 102,963 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 81,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 81,225 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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W712 RFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W712 RFS, 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 W712 RFS registered?

W712 RFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W712 RFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W712 RFS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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