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W852 PDU

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,209 mi
Last recorded193,209 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 PDU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 193,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 2 Sep 2011 164,083 miles

front brake discs worn

headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 6 Sep 2010 143,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not working

front brake discs worn thin

o/s/f drop link ball joint cover worn

o/s/f head lamp misting up

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Aug 2009 137,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s headlight poor beam pattern

Fail 25 Aug 2009 137,730 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 112,312 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 112,308 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 108,003 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 105,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 101,341 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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W852 PDU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W852 PDU, 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 W852 PDU registered?

W852 PDU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W852 PDU safe to buy?

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