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X226 DBL

2000 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,873 mi
Last recorded168,873 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW X593,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 DBL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 168,873 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 156,906 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 143,193 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 143,193 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 131,879 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 131,879 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

power steering pipes very damp

side wall damage nearside front tyre

water damage front and rear no plates

Pass 8 Feb 2007 105,944 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 105,994 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear 'no' plate discoloured.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 87,803 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 87,803 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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X226 DBL is a 2000 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 93,162 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X226 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 26 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X226 DBL registered?

X226 DBL is a 2000 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X226 DBL safe to buy?

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