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W83 PLL

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

161,824 mi
Last recorded161,824 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 PLL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 161,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear inner tail light inop

o/s rear wheel arch very rusty

oil leak at rear axle area

Fail 2 May 2012 161,824 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear inner tail light inop

o/s rear wheel arch very rusty

oil leak at rear axle area

Pass 4 May 2011 152,938 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion at o/s rear wheel arch

n/s rear inner tail light in op

rear axle leaking

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 4 May 2011 152,938 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion at o/s rear wheel arch

n/s rear inner tail light in op

rear axle leaking

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 5 May 2010 137,598 miles

both rear tyres starting to scrub on inner edges

n/s front lower spot lamp lens broken

rear axle leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2009 126,456 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 126,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 113,503 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 113,478 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 112,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake reaction arm bushes are split.

both headlamps are badly condensated.

both rear(rear) anti roll bar bushes are perished.

both sills are damaged at the rear by the jacking points.

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight movement and the rubber seal is split.

n/s/f track control arm inner bush looks de-laminated causing slight movement.

rear brake pipe is corroded, near o/s/r jacking point.

washer jets are poor.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 112,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,988 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 93,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner and outter edges

fan belt in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,524 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 65,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PLL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 W83 PLL, 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 PLL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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