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W835 SBH

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,658 mi
Last recorded123,658 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 SBH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 123,658 miles

nearside front ryre sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2010 123,658 miles

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

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

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

nearside front ryre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2009 107,370 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 93,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007
Fail 18 Sep 2007

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 76,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 71,147 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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W835 SBH is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W835 SBH, 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

How do I check the history of W835 SBH?

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What year was W835 SBH registered?

W835 SBH is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W835 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W835 SBH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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