MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235.45.17 (3mm) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235.45.17 (3mm) (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leaks
rear pads low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general oil leaks
n/s/f brake pad wear sensor not fitted to pad
plastic sill covers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chips in screen
front brake discs worn
front tyres wearing on edges and rear tyres worn on inner edges
n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire not fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chips in screen
front brake discs worn
front tyres wearing on edges and rear tyres worn on inner edges
n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire not fitted
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
boot loaded
front brake discs worn
n/s/f brake pad wear sensor disconnected
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
boot loaded
front brake discs worn
n/s/f brake pad wear sensor disconnected
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire disconnected
plastic sill,under engine and part under body covers
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
general oil leaks
n/s/f brake wear sensor not fitted
ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
boot loaded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chips in windscreen
plastic under engine and part under body covers
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chips in windscreen
n/s parking brake effort low
ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
boot loaded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
plastic under engine and part under body covers
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres worn near to 2mm, in tread centre.
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X518 XPJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 X518 XPJ, 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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X518 XPJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2000.
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