2000 BMW 5 Series · 4,553 MOT tests
2000 BMW 5 Series reliability
2000 BMW 5 Seriess fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 24 5 Series years (4,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- 34.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 132,760
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,553
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.1% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 BMW 5 Series
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.9%
- Brakes13.6%
- Suspension13.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Seat belts and airbags5.1%
- Steering5%
- Tyres4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.6%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 3.16%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.05%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.94%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.9%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.72%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.32%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.34%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (6%)
Other years
Every BMW 5 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 BMW 5 Series reliable?
2000 BMW 5 Seriess fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 24 5 Series years (4,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 BMW 5 Series MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.6% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (3.16% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (3.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 BMW 5 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 BMW 5 Series shows 132,760 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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