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W891 TTF

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,373 mi
Last recorded141,373 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW891 TTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 141,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate is also loose. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. Also both edges worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill panel corrosion in places very weak.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides arms bushes perished poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 141,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate is also loose. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. Also both edges worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill panel corrosion in places very weak.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides arms bushes perished poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 136,098 miles

N/s front tyre worn low on edges

N/s headlight condensated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 135,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located rubbing on body of vehicle (2.4.C.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear ( front section ) (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges / outside centrel three quarters

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

Nearside headlight lense covered in condensation

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,606 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 128,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 127,941 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 126,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 126,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 121,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 118,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 113,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 113,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 108,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 101,155 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 101,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 82,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 71,710 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit on edges

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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W891 TTF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W891 TTF, 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 W891 TTF registered?

W891 TTF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W891 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W891 TTF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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