2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 BMW 5 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

1,090 MOT tests in 2024. 64.1% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time64.1%
Failed or needed repairs35.9%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,090 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.5%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low2.6%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.2%
  2. Brakes18.1%
  3. Suspension15.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  5. Body & chassis6.6%
  6. Tyres5.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  8. Steering5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 BMW 5 Series?

In 2024, 64.1% of 2000 BMW 5 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,090 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 BMW 5 Series?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 BMW 5 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).