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X234 GJB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,714 mi
Last recorded125,714 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 GJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 125,714 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 116,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,688 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,594 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 97,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front washers could be better

Pass 2 Jul 2010 97,768 miles

front washers could be better

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,732 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 94,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,806 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,805 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,809 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 75,802 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 5 Oct 2005 62,571 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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X234 GJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X234 GJB, 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 X234 GJB registered?

X234 GJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X234 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X234 GJB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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