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W913 MJB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,528 mi
Last recorded156,528 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW913 MJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 156,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 150,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fluid around PAS reservoir no leak at time of test

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside headlamp heavily condensated and reflector slightly loose

slight gearbox oil leak

wipers dragging

Fail 10 Aug 2010 150,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fluid around PAS reservoir no leak at time of test

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside headlamp heavily condensated and reflector slightly loose

slight gearbox oil leak

wipers dragging

Fail 24 Jul 2010 150,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

gearbox oil slight leak

nsr disk slightly scored

p/s seap from resoviour

seal covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 144,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 143,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 126,892 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 126,870 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2007 111,017 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 91,655 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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W913 MJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W913 MJB, 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 W913 MJB registered?

W913 MJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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