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W945 PJM

2000 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,697 mi
Last recorded201,697 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 PJM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 201,697 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 196,922 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 192,397 miles

play in o/s/f w/brg

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2014 185,934 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 178,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 168,794 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 168,794 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 158,591 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 158,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f brake disc slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 148,103 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 136,405 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 136,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 124,893 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 114,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 103,866 miles

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)

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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W945 PJM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W945 PJM, 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 W945 PJM registered?

W945 PJM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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