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W917 WEU

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,664 mi
Last recorded106,664 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 WEU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 106,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,844 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 99,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,720 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,927 miles

Slight oil leak on diff

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,982 miles

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 77,982 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,226 miles

Advise o/s/f washer jet poor/partially blocked.

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 75,226 miles

Advise o/s/f washer jet poor/partially blocked.

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 67,323 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,957 miles

Engine under tray badly damaged.

O/S/F tyre has cuts around outer edge, Not to cord or ply.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 46,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 46,360 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 46,360 miles

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

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

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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W917 WEU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W917 WEU, 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 W917 WEU registered?

W917 WEU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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