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V578 DYX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,149 mi
Last recorded98,149 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 DYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,149 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 92,876 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 92,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sump gasket weeping engine oil.

Camshaft cover gasket weeping engine oil.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 86,978 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 86,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,607 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 71,739 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 54,598 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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V578 DYX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V578 DYX, 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 V578 DYX?

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What year was V578 DYX registered?

V578 DYX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V578 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V578 DYX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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