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W774 CBW

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,990 mi
Last recorded147,990 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW774 CBW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 147,990 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 147,989 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 144,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 140,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 134,372 miles

front discs look to lipped and worn

viscous fan/hub/water pump noisey...

Fail 12 Mar 2011 134,372 miles

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

front discs look to lipped and worn

viscous fan/hub/water pump noisey...

Pass 17 Mar 2010 128,190 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 123,172 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 122,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 118,936 miles

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

offside headlamp slightlt soiled

Pass 13 Mar 2007 110,448 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 103,806 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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W774 CBW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W774 CBW, 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 W774 CBW registered?

W774 CBW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W774 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W774 CBW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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