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W742 NFS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,058 mi
Last recorded160,058 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 NFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 160,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 154,003 miles

Oil leak AT ENGINE ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 146,717 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 138,403 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 135,611 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 130,049 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 May 2014 130,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 124,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 121,631 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 121,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 114,805 miles

noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 9 May 2011 114,805 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 11 May 2010 103,972 miles

condensation at n/s headlight

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

Fail 10 May 2010 103,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

condensation at n/s headlight

corrosion at n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2009 92,920 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 92,920 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 79,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2008 79,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2007 69,303 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 69,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

play at n/s/r anti rollbar link

Pass 9 May 2006 58,200 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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W742 NFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W742 NFS, 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 W742 NFS registered?

W742 NFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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