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W809 WEU

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,029 mi
Last recorded171,029 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW809 WEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 171,029 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 171,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 170,405 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 168,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 165,571 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 163,064 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 163,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 160,815 miles

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2013 158,030 miles

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2012 155,530 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 152,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear metal fuel and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2010 149,766 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 146,622 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 142,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 136,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 136,889 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 129,324 miles

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

Offside 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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W809 WEU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W809 WEU, 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 W809 WEU registered?

W809 WEU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W809 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W809 WEU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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