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X366 FGK

2000 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,910 mi
Last recorded234,910 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX366 FGK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 234,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 233,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 222,349 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 222,349 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 215,012 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 215,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 213,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 207,763 miles

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 205,005 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 204,943 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 200,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 195,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2012 188,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 180,730 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 180,730 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 176,209 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 166,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 150,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 135,093 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 135,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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X366 FGK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X366 FGK, 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 X366 FGK registered?

X366 FGK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X366 FGK safe to buy?

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