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W988 TFR

2000 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

239,391 mi
Last recorded239,391 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 TFR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2019 239,391 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under cover fitted lose

Pass 16 Jan 2018 233,595 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 233,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear both rear shocks are week

both rear tyres stepped on the inner part of the tread

Pass 20 Dec 2016 222,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 211,992 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 211,986 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 201,279 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 201,279 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 189,641 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 177,078 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 177,078 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 176,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 164,412 miles

engine oil level on min

pipes to fuel filter coroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 164,412 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine oil level on min

pipes to fuel filter coroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 150,703 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 150,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 137,483 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 137,476 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front head lamps have water ingress.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 126,454 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 126,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 113,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 102,302 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 102,302 miles

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

n/s handbrake efficiency poor

n/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2006 89,224 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 89,224 miles

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

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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W988 TFR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 W988 TFR, 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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W988 TFR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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