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W779 VAR

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 VAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 148,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 142,039 miles

Oil loss from front of engine area

Pass 11 Mar 2014 137,312 miles

Front and rear brake discs and pads wearing low

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)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 133,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 133,337 miles

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012
Fail 28 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 125,123 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2011 125,103 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 121,974 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn out on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 114,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 105,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 96,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 87,279 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 87,279 miles

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

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

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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W779 VAR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W779 VAR, 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 W779 VAR registered?

W779 VAR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W779 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W779 VAR shows 18 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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