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W472 XGK

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,422 mi
Last recorded201,422 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 XGK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 201,422 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mount has play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 189,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 171,287 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 171,287 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 156,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear of the car both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing slightly and worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear sills have slight corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2016 156,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear of the car both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing slightly and worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear sills have slight corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2016 156,209 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 156,185 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 155,098 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 155,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 150,892 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 150,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 145,344 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 139,384 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER EDAGE

Pass 11 May 2010 133,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS FADEING

Pass 12 Jun 2009 129,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 120,659 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 111,610 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 103,767 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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W472 XGK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W472 XGK, 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.

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What year was W472 XGK registered?

W472 XGK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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