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X201 TCX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,186 mi
Last recorded144,186 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 TCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 144,186 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 144,186 miles

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

power rack has slight movement in o/s/

Pass 9 Aug 2008 141,135 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 138,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 138,111 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 135,137 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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X201 TCX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,200cc 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 X201 TCX, 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 X201 TCX?

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What year was X201 TCX registered?

X201 TCX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X201 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X201 TCX 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.

Does X201 TCX have outstanding finance?

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