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X138 DME

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,300 mi
Last recorded149,300 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 DME
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2022 149,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 148,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 146,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 145,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 143,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 136,860 miles

splits in o/side rear tyre inner wall

Pass 27 Jul 2015 130,132 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 124,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 116,304 miles

REAR BRAKEPIPES STARTING TO RUST

Pass 28 Jul 2012 106,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 95,196 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 88,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 83,416 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 76,328 miles

hand brake efficency low on offside rear

Pass 29 May 2007 68,931 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

nearside rear drop link slight play

steering rack slight play offside

Pass 31 May 2006 60,380 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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X138 DME is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X138 DME, 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 X138 DME registered?

X138 DME is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X138 DME safe to buy?

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