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W998 RHB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,123 mi
Last recorded157,123 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 RHB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 157,123 miles

brake discs corroded

tyres worn

Pass 12 Jan 2013 145,331 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 129,027 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 115,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 105,505 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 105,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 97,312 miles

advise cut to nearside rear tyre inner wall

advise hanbrake inspection nearside rear

both front antiroll bar link arm ball joint seals split

front brake discs lipped strong advise

rear brake discs rusty,rear brake pads seem low

Fail 8 Nov 2008 97,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

advise cut to nearside rear tyre inner wall

advise hanbrake inspection nearside rear

both front antiroll bar link arm ball joint seals split

front brake discs lipped strong advise

rear brake discs rusty,rear brake pads seem low

Pass 10 Nov 2007 92,476 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 92,327 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres low tread inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre cuts to inner tyre wall

Pass 16 Dec 2006 88,227 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 RHB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RHB, 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 RHB?

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What year was W998 RHB registered?

W998 RHB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W998 RHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W998 RHB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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