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W83 SJU

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,086 mi
Last recorded134,086 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 SJU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 134,086 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inside edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 134,082 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 125,857 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 125,857 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 117,844 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 117,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,705 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 101,773 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 89,174 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,265 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 81,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,099 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 63,643 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 63,643 miles

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

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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W83 SJU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJU, 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 W83 SJU?

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What year was W83 SJU registered?

W83 SJU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W83 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W83 SJU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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