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X493 GKJ

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,079 mi
Last recorded161,079 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 GKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 161,079 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 161,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 157,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 148,710 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 148,710 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 137,860 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 127,599 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2009 115,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 102,702 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 92,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 79,939 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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X493 GKJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X493 GKJ, 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 X493 GKJ registered?

X493 GKJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X493 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X493 GKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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