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X461 XPL

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,406 mi
Last recorded124,406 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 XPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 124,406 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

Pass 12 May 2017 118,411 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perrised (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 23 Apr 2016 111,967 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 107,087 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,788 miles

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

offside beam image distorted

Fail 13 Aug 2014 103,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre perished slightly

o/s/f tyre perished slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,652 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 91,652 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,026 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare Tyre Flat

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,304 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,076 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

suggest wheel alignment

Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,112 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,834 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 44,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (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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X461 XPL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X461 XPL, 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 X461 XPL registered?

X461 XPL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X461 XPL safe to buy?

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