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X127 BDP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,650 mi
Last recorded136,650 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 BDP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 136,650 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 136,551 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

few areas of corrosion including rear subframe mounting point

Fail 14 Jan 2022 136,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 136,199 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Shows white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Heavy Corrosion within 30cm of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Heavy Corrosion within 30cm of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Head lamp washer not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Rear level sensors siezed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 131,079 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2018 131,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Internals of headlight are insecure (1.8)

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

Both front tyres are low of tread and perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,088 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Oil leaks

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2016 118,171 miles

Both rear tyres are low of tread and perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Fuel and brake pipes are corroded

Rear subframe bushes are soft

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2016 118,171 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)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres are low of tread and perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Fuel and brake pipes are corroded

Rear subframe bushes are soft

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2014 106,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 100,176 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2013 100,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2011 88,049 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2009 81,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 75,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,553 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 69,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 65,074 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 57,877 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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X127 BDP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X127 BDP, 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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X127 BDP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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