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W864 WBT

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,676 mi
Last recorded153,676 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW864 WBT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 153,676 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 143,882 miles

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2011 143,882 miles

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

only 50% of o/s rear side light working

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 133,495 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 133,197 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

signs of corrosion to centre brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2009 124,933 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 113,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 105,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,896 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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W864 WBT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W864 WBT, 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 W864 WBT registered?

W864 WBT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W864 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W864 WBT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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