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X494 ADM

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,814 mi
Last recorded128,814 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 ADM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 128,814 miles

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

front brake discs worn corroded on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2009 116,642 miles

front tyre side walls scuffed & deteriorated/slight play in nsr drop link/slight grating sound from osf wheel/play in front wheels/front discs lipped/osr tyre cracking/rear disc s lipped & pads look low/play in nsr wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2008 101,956 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 92,450 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 92,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 80,967 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low

front brake disc pads worn low

Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake disc pads worn low.

slight play in off side rear suspension knuckle joint.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 62,653 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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X494 ADM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X494 ADM, 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 X494 ADM registered?

X494 ADM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X494 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X494 ADM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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