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X181 EBO

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

200,698 mi
Last recorded200,698 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 EBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 200,698 miles

Crack in windscreen but not obstructing the drivers field of view

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 187,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both o/s wheels (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn

Fail 5 Jan 2017 187,248 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both o/s wheels (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn

heatshields insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2015 178,242 miles

Front brake discs worn and brake pads low

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Dec 2015 178,242 miles

Front brake discs worn and brake pads low

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 173,692 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 165,972 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 165,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 161,783 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

front exhaust mounting bracket starting to rust

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front inner wheel rim slight damage

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge worn low

outer sill panels starting to rust

rear diff slightly damp

rear subframe mountings starting to split

Fail 28 Sep 2011 161,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear diff slightly damp

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

front exhaust mounting bracket starting to rust

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge worn low

outer sill panels starting to rust

rear subframe mountings starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 155,402 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 155,098 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 141,241 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 140,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 120,626 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 120,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 97,536 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 97,440 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,616 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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X181 EBO is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X181 EBO, 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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X181 EBO is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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