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X304 DLD

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,565 mi
Last recorded192,565 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 DLD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 192,565 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 192,565 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Side repeater not working Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 186,887 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 181,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 274,245 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 274,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 271,562 miles

Headlamps deteriated

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sill trims fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 271,562 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamps deteriated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill trims fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 166,604 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 162,260 miles

Oil leak

n/s/rear h/brake binding

o/s/front fog missing.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 162,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s/rear h/brake binding

o/s/front fog missing.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 145,188 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 145,188 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light is on.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 136,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear light lens has small crack

Pass 21 Aug 2007 125,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 115,204 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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X304 DLD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X304 DLD, 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.

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X304 DLD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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