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X327 WFS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,604 mi
Last recorded102,604 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX327 WFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2013 98,076 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,529 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,030 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Sep 2010 86,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,152 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,253 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 71,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 66,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 48,339 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear 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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X327 WFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X327 WFS, 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 X327 WFS registered?

X327 WFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X327 WFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X327 WFS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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