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W998 LFE

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,579 mi
Last recorded160,579 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 LFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 160,579 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 160,579 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 148,872 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 137,145 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 129,647 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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W998 LFE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 W998 LFE, 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

How do I check the history of W998 LFE?

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What year was W998 LFE registered?

W998 LFE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W998 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W998 LFE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W998 LFE have outstanding finance?

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