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C6 LCN

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 LCN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 124,364 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,316 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,241 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 111,639 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 106,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 92,297 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 92,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 89,650 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 89,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,042 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,456 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,554 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 73,554 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,465 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,981 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,178 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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C6 LCN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C6 LCN, 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 C6 LCN?

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What year was C6 LCN registered?

C6 LCN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is C6 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 LCN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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