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W797 SVV

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,576 mi
Last recorded146,576 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 SVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 146,576 miles

nearside front wheel arch liner distorted causing tyre to rub on left hand lock

Fail 11 Nov 2010 146,573 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 132,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear offside inner position lamp not working

water contamination of near side headlamp

Pass 27 Oct 2008 124,863 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 100,497 miles

Only just passed beam check due to condensation in n/s headlight ... o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge - ok for test.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 100,497 miles

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

Only just passed beam check due to condensation in n/s headlight ... o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge - ok for test.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,949 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 52,269 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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W797 SVV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W797 SVV, 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 W797 SVV registered?

W797 SVV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is W797 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W797 SVV shows 8 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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