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W909 NLB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,606 mi
Last recorded151,606 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW909 NLB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 151,606 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 151,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 145,630 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 145,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,083 miles

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

slight play in the nearside rear suspension arm and the wheel

Pass 25 May 2012 124,784 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 124,784 miles

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 112,504 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight travel in the parking brake may require adjustment soon

Pass 27 May 2010 101,192 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 89,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,043 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 86,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,410 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 74,554 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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W909 NLB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W909 NLB, 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 W909 NLB registered?

W909 NLB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W909 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W909 NLB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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