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X148 SSW

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,112 mi
Last recorded148,112 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 SSW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 148,112 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heat shield loose resting on exhaust

Fail 31 Oct 2008 148,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

235/45/17 fitted to front and 225/45/17 fitted to rear ,this should be the other way round with biggest to rear

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heat shield loose resting on exhaust

wheels on this vehicle have two different widths. these are mixed up with a rear wheel fitted to the front

Pass 27 Oct 2007 121,000 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 112,719 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 112,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 98,899 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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X148 SSW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X148 SSW, 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 X148 SSW?

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What year was X148 SSW registered?

X148 SSW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X148 SSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X148 SSW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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