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X278 JTF

2000 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,549 mi
Last recorded137,549 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW X593,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 JTF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 137,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,863 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 129,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 123,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 117,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,724 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 110,539 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper rubber splitting

Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,580 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2010 87,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,711 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 71,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,410 miles

coolant leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,739 miles

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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X278 JTF is a 2000 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X278 JTF, 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 X278 JTF registered?

X278 JTF is a 2000 BMW X5, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X278 JTF safe to buy?

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