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X518 XPJ

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,548 mi
Last recorded149,548 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 149,548 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,926 miles

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))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 136,925 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 133,791 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,334 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 125,543 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,427 miles

oil leaks

rear pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2013 117,114 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 115,827 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 115,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 112,489 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 112,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 107,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 102,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,283 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 94,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 84,358 miles

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.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,394 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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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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What year was X518 XPJ registered?

X518 XPJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X518 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X518 XPJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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