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X126 BLB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,120 mi
Last recorded135,120 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 BLB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,120 miles

engine warning light staying on

strong advice both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 9 Nov 2012 129,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake high adjustment evident

Pass 16 Nov 2011 127,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 124,655 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 122,196 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 122,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 117,578 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 117,578 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 110,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged

passenger side headlight glass damaged, not affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Jul 2006 103,899 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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X126 BLB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X126 BLB, 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 X126 BLB?

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What year was X126 BLB registered?

X126 BLB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X126 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X126 BLB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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