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W821 TBK

2000 BMW 5 Series

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW821 TBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 117,703 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 117,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 114,191 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 114,191 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 107,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 98,358 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 98,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 98,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 87,566 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 87,556 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W821 TBK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W821 TBK, 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 W821 TBK registered?

W821 TBK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W821 TBK safe to buy?

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