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X116 WCW

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,139 mi
Last recorded115,139 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 WCW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 115,139 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge and cuts on inner wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge and cuts on inner wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,150 miles

Front screen chipped

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,321 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,272 miles

under engine damp with oil

Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,272 miles

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

under engine damp with oil

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,658 miles

engine slight oil leak

front and rear number plate fading

high level brake light not working

off side and near side rear tyres bald inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,367 miles

engine oil leak

front screen chipped

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine oil leak

front screen chipped

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,317 miles

engine oil leak

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edges

rear high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edges

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,222 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

parking brake preformance within limit, require adjstment or repair.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 56,415 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2011 56,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 49,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers starting to smear

traction control light on

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,105 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,272 miles

Screen wash system is leaking.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,943 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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X116 WCW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X116 WCW, 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

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What year was X116 WCW registered?

X116 WCW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X116 WCW safe to buy?

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