CarVerify

Free Car Check

J5 SSO

2000 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,375 mi
Last recorded74,375 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 75098,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 SSO
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 74,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,923 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,923 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,321 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 70,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 70,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 66,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 64,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,632 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 59,327 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,308 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,804 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,382 miles

Oil leak

advise brake pipes at the front n/s o/s are corroded

advise brake pipes at the rear n/s o/s are corroded

advise front n/s o/s suspension lower bushes are spongy (they have movement)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 47,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 43,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,221 miles

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,858 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 40,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 38,220 miles

both wing mirrors starting to discolour

Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,825 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 33,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF Tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,682 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,296 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
Full BMW 750 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J5 SSO is a 2000 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,276 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J5 SSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J5 SSO?

You can check the full history of J5 SSO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J5 SSO registered?

J5 SSO is a 2000 BMW 750, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is J5 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 SSO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J5 SSO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J5 SSO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.