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X301 KBM

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,524 mi
Last recorded56,524 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 KBM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,524 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,524 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 148,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 148,848 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 140,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 140,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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X301 KBM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X301 KBM, 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 X301 KBM registered?

X301 KBM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X301 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X301 KBM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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