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X215 TBJ

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,408 mi
Last recorded133,408 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 TBJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 133,408 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 133,269 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 121,049 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 113,670 miles

ENGINE VERY NOISY POSSIBLY WATERPUMP,ALTERNATOR OR POWER STEERING PUMP.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,291 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 105,112 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 99,349 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 99,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 93,361 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 93,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X215 TBJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X215 TBJ, 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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What year was X215 TBJ registered?

X215 TBJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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