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X271 KVP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,887 mi
Last recorded111,887 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 KVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 111,887 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 111,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 103,450 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 103,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 102,132 miles

all other tyres on limit

both front shockers slightly weak

front bumper insecure

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2006 91,360 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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X271 KVP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X271 KVP, 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 X271 KVP registered?

X271 KVP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X271 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X271 KVP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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