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X279 KVP

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,043 mi
Last recorded136,043 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 KVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,057 miles

slight surface corrosion rear upper metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2012 125,443 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 125,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 116,027 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 116,025 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,594 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 105,582 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,850 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,185 miles

o/s front wearing unevenly

v slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Aug 2007 78,294 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,939 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 64,738 miles

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

Offside Front 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 KVP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X279 KVP registered?

X279 KVP is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X279 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 KVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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