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W748 NFS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

146,977 mi
Last recorded146,977 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 NFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 146,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 145,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 144,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 142,791 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 141,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 139,866 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 138,562 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 136,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 134,633 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush corroded (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 134,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush corroded (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 132,353 miles

all tyres worn on edges of treads

Pass 9 May 2016 130,234 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 130,234 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 128,104 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 125,834 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 125,830 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 123,258 miles

corrision on front discs

corrision on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 May 2013 123,258 miles

Nearside Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrision on front discs

corrision on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2012 117,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 113,022 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front flexi hose rubbing on inner wing cover on full lock

Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,592 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 101,571 miles

N/S/R handbrake performance poor

Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 88,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 81,423 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 81,320 miles

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

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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W748 NFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W748 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 W748 NFS registered?

W748 NFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W748 NFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W748 NFS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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