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W829 EAB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,679 mi
Last recorded81,679 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW829 EAB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,679 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on inner edge

Offside Front lower sill corroded

Offside Rear lower sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 81,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on inner edge

Offside Front lower sill corroded

Offside Rear lower sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,744 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,141 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2018 78,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,458 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 75,458 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,932 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,925 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,677 miles

FRONT & REAR TYRES INNER TREAD EDGES WORN

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,722 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 38,801 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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W829 EAB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W829 EAB, 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 W829 EAB registered?

W829 EAB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W829 EAB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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