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X438 PJN

2000 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,094 mi
Last recorded130,094 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 PJN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 130,094 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 130,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 127,357 miles

both rear handbrake efforts slightly low

off side front indicater slightly white

slight corrosion on back to front brake pipe

slight wear on near side wiper blade

Pass 11 Dec 2012 127,352 miles

handbrake efforts slightly low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 124,177 miles

handbrake efforts slightly low ok point of test

Pass 13 Dec 2010 123,256 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 119,154 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 119,149 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 111,872 miles

brake warning lamp on

sill covers fitted

slight leak from diff

Pass 10 Dec 2007 106,356 miles

handbrake reserve travel low

slight noise when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 4 Dec 2006 96,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 80,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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X438 PJN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X438 PJN, 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

How do I check the history of X438 PJN?

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What year was X438 PJN registered?

X438 PJN is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X438 PJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X438 PJN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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