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W971 WBH

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,597 mi
Last recorded152,597 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 WBH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 152,597 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 143,353 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 135,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 129,590 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 129,146 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2006 119,162 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 119,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside,one of two rear sidelights inoprative (intermitant)

rear seat belts unable to fully check due to child seats fitted

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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W971 WBH is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W971 WBH, 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 W971 WBH registered?

W971 WBH is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W971 WBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W971 WBH shows 7 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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