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W861 RRC

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,899 mi
Last recorded129,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 RRC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 129,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 129,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 127,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 127,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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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W861 RRC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W861 RRC, 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 W861 RRC registered?

W861 RRC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W861 RRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W861 RRC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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