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X279 GGS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,686 mi
Last recorded103,686 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 GGS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 103,686 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 103,686 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,226 miles

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

middle brake light inop

Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 138,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 119,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X279 GGS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X279 GGS, 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 X279 GGS?

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What year was X279 GGS registered?

X279 GGS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X279 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 GGS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X279 GGS have outstanding finance?

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