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W799 VGC

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,523 mi
Last recorded269,523 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW799 VGC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 269,523 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 269,503 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 261,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 260,943 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 260,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 253,355 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 253,354 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 245,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 233,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 219,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 199,537 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 178,615 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 160,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 5 Mar 2013 160,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 5 Mar 2013 160,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 Feb 2012 148,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 136,188 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 124,972 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 124,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,833 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 101,500 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 101,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,540 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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W799 VGC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W799 VGC, 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 W799 VGC registered?

W799 VGC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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