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X531 HNV

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,875 mi
Last recorded148,875 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 HNV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 148,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 146,457 miles

Oil leak

offside engine mounting worn

Fail 15 Feb 2013 146,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside engine mounting worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 141,021 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2012 141,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2010 134,448 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 134,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 129,963 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 129,954 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 123,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 117,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 104,356 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X531 HNV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X531 HNV, 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 X531 HNV registered?

X531 HNV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X531 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X531 HNV shows 12 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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