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K55 JKR

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,761 mi
Last recorded61,761 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 JKR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2014 61,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,931 miles

Both front tyres badly deteriorated

O/S/F tyre badly deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres badly deteriorated

O/S/F tyre badly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,723 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 55,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,549 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE 3mm

Nearside Front 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 10 Sep 2010 47,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,387 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes low

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,018 miles

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

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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K55 JKR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,404cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K55 JKR, 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

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What year was K55 JKR registered?

K55 JKR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is K55 JKR safe to buy?

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