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X162 DCF

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,276 mi
Last recorded129,276 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 DCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 129,276 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 124,290 miles

handbrake performance just meets standard

Pass 26 Oct 2012 120,362 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 117,355 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 117,355 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 114,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 108,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,102 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 96,652 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 96,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2006 90,826 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 90,737 miles

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

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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X162 DCF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X162 DCF, 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 X162 DCF registered?

X162 DCF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X162 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X162 DCF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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