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W79 PLF

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 PLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,651 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,281 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,931 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,014 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 93,014 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,418 miles

slight movement across steering and in suspension arms.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,928 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,007 miles

unable to see true condition of brake pads.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,225 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 146,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,143 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,506 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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W79 PLF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W79 PLF, 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 W79 PLF registered?

W79 PLF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W79 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 PLF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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