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X216 AUP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,790 mi
Last recorded149,790 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX216 AUP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 149,790 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 146,535 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 146,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 138,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 128,408 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 121,351 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 121,338 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroding.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 112,445 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 112,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 103,974 miles

both rear anti roll bar links have play

front inner brake pads appear worn - unable to see clearly

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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X216 AUP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X216 AUP, 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 X216 AUP registered?

X216 AUP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X216 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X216 AUP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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