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X28 SMC

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,267 mi
Last recorded165,267 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 SMC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2011 165,267 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 134,639 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 122,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 110,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 109,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 104,170 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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X28 SMC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X28 SMC, 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 X28 SMC?

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What year was X28 SMC registered?

X28 SMC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X28 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X28 SMC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X28 SMC have outstanding finance?

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