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X403 FBL

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,832 mi
Last recorded127,832 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX403 FBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,598 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 112,082 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,384 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 100,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 90,238 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,060 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,760 miles

power steering resivour damp

sill cover and under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,486 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

both head lamp aims on upper limit

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing low ( advise further inspection

oil around power steering resivour

tested when wet

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,869 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 68,539 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc faces corroded

nail in nearside front tyre tread

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,539 miles

brake disc faces corroded

nail in nearside front tyre tread

rear metal brake pipe corroded

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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X403 FBL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X403 FBL, 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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What year was X403 FBL registered?

X403 FBL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X403 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X403 FBL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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