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X221 ACL

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,422 mi
Last recorded122,422 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 ACL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 122,422 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 122,422 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 122,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 116,719 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 116,719 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 106,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 105,332 miles

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

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

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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X221 ACL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X221 ACL, 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 X221 ACL?

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What year was X221 ACL registered?

X221 ACL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X221 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X221 ACL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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