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W863 PSD

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,671 mi
Last recorded149,671 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW863 PSD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 149,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 133,073 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Sep 2013 132,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Ignition switch faulty

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 125,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Ignition switch faulty

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 118,253 miles

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

all fuel pipes under car corroded

centre exhaust heat shield insecure and rubbing on prop

n/s rear tyre worn low on edges 225 55 16

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2011 118,253 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear tyre worn low on edges 225 55 16

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 106,146 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 100,194 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 77,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 77,568 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 71,214 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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W863 PSD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W863 PSD, 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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What year was W863 PSD registered?

W863 PSD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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