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W993 JFS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW993 JFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 112,036 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,456 miles

brake discs corroded (slight)

certain suspension components have slight surface corrosion

slight oil leak around engine area

Pass 15 May 2024 105,338 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside front lower arms(front arms front bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 105,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking onto exhaust system (risk of fire). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside front lower arms(front arms front bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2023 103,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Lower effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,100 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,038 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 97,463 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,685 miles

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

all tyres perished

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all tyres perished

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,129 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

child seat fitted

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,124 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

child seat fitted

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,414 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,480 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 82,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,281 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,950 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,794 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,317 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 67,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,897 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 60,897 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,617 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 42,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 31,809 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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W993 JFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W993 JFS, 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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W993 JFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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