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W995 TLA

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,349 mi
Last recorded189,349 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW995 TLA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 189,349 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 187,455 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 183,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 181,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 161,428 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 161,428 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 140,046 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 140,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 119,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,907 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 106,810 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,424 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 86,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 74,046 miles

air bag warning light on

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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W995 TLA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W995 TLA, 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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What year was W995 TLA registered?

W995 TLA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W995 TLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W995 TLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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