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X417 BJB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 BJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012
Fail 4 Feb 2012

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2011 160,995 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 160,995 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010
Pass 4 Feb 2009 148,907 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 148,907 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2007 144,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 133,487 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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X417 BJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X417 BJB, 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 X417 BJB registered?

X417 BJB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X417 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X417 BJB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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