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L7 KSA

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,240 mi
Last recorded93,240 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 KSA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 93,240 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,732 miles

Handbrake feels rough

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 63,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake feels rough

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,628 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 49,628 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,872 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 37,872 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,253 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

offside front droplink rubber boot split

Pass 14 May 2008 36,166 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 27,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,474 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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L7 KSA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L7 KSA, 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 L7 KSA registered?

L7 KSA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is L7 KSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 KSA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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