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X197 KGS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,149 mi
Last recorded203,149 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 KGS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 203,149 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 203,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 193,309 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 192,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

petrol pipes starting to rust

Pass 6 May 2011 185,687 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 175,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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 19 May 2009 157,920 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)

Pass 29 May 2008 142,359 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 142,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 25 May 2007 115,813 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

front bumper scraped

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 May 2006 101,068 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 101,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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X197 KGS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X197 KGS, 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 X197 KGS registered?

X197 KGS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X197 KGS safe to buy?

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