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W83 YUA

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

271,759 mi
Last recorded271,759 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 YUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 271,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack inner bush slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 271,758 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack inner bush slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 270,016 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 270,016 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 268,618 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 268,617 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blade rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 267,309 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

Rear general chassis corrosion around suspension components

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2021 264,448 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has play but not excessive

general chassis corrosion at rear

oil leak but not excessive

various stone chips front screen

Fail 15 Nov 2021 264,423 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Outer Corroded At Rear

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

Play In Steering Rack Drumstick Nearside

Pass 16 Nov 2020 262,480 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering ( drumstick)

Pass 14 Nov 2019 261,798 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering Rack Has Slight Play

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 257,885 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 254,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 248,539 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 235,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 221,873 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 221,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 194,739 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 194,739 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 183,101 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 172,430 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 162,311 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 145,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 128,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 115,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 100,103 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 YUA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YUA, 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 W83 YUA registered?

W83 YUA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W83 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W83 YUA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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