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W83 PCS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,755 mi
Last recorded169,755 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 PCS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 169,755 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 153,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 152,006 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 151,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 144,429 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front too rear fuel pipes (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 137,568 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 137,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 118,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 102,870 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,022 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 96,022 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,071 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 92,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 87,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,438 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 79,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,508 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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W83 PCS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W83 PCS, 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.

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W83 PCS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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