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W753 RND

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

198,163 mi
Last recorded198,163 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW753 RND
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2021 198,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Insecure on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Front bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Rear bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Front bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Rear bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front of vehicle considerably lower than rear

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, nail in tread and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 192,106 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODING ON OUTER SKIN (DOUBLE SKINNED)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 192,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER FLOOR TO SILL (JACKING POINT AREA) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low WONT ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILL (JACKING POINT AREA) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing CENTRE (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Offside Front JACKING POINT AREA CORRODING (DOUBLE SKINNED)

Offside Front SELF LEVELER ON LOWER ARM HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 184,023 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 181,938 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear outer sill around jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Front outer sill around jacking point slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2018 181,938 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear outer sill around jacking point slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front outer sill around jacking point slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 180,660 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear sill slightly corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2017 180,660 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear sill slightly corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 174,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 174,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 171,106 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 171,101 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 167,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 161,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 161,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 147,047 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 134,306 miles

Front brake pads appear worn thin

Pass 10 Feb 2010 122,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,146 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 97,621 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 84,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 70,612 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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W753 RND is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W753 RND, 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 W753 RND registered?

W753 RND is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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