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W244 SKX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,166 mi
Last recorded166,166 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 SKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 166,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 158,408 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 149,505 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2009 140,967 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 132,505 miles

slight cracking to near side rear brake hose.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 132,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO THE WEAR INDICATOR BARS AND NEED REPLACMENT VERY SOON.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD.

slight cracking to near side rear brake hose.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 124,194 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 117,194 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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W244 SKX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W244 SKX, 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 W244 SKX registered?

W244 SKX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W244 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W244 SKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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