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X289 BUX

2000 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW X593,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 BUX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,700 miles

Both front head lights lens cloudy

Pass 16 Aug 2014 101,679 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 101,678 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,391 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 83,391 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,802 miles

near side front and near side rear tyres on l.6mm legal limits. BORDERLINE PASSES

Fail 21 Aug 2007 71,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side front and near side rear tyres on legal limits.BORDER LINE PASS

Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,843 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 61,843 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X289 BUX is a 2000 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X289 BUX, 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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X289 BUX is a 2000 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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