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X542 UYX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,850 mi
Last recorded159,850 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 UYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 159,850 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 159,850 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2007 149,614 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 149,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 149,377 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 145,132 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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X542 UYX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X542 UYX, 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 X542 UYX registered?

X542 UYX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X542 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X542 UYX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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