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Y845 ETY

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,228 mi
Last recorded155,228 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 ETY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 155,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 155,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 132,351 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 132,323 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 123,089 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 113,930 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 113,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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Y845 ETY is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y845 ETY, 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 Y845 ETY?

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What year was Y845 ETY registered?

Y845 ETY is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y845 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y845 ETY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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