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X497 RBT

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,246 mi
Last recorded129,246 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 RBT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,246 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 129,246 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 114,291 miles

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

slight play in rear wheels

Fail 2 Apr 2008 114,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 13 Aug 2007 111,989 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 107,344 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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X497 RBT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X497 RBT, 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 X497 RBT?

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What year was X497 RBT registered?

X497 RBT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X497 RBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 RBT shows 6 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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