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X544 HEB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,526 mi
Last recorded154,526 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX544 HEB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 154,526 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 154,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 144,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 136,150 miles

Coolant staining around thermostat housing,

Engine oil on minimum level,

Front exhaust joint and mounting bolts are corroded and weakened,

Offside rear brake pipes are corroded along side of fuel tank,

Oil leak from rear diff,

Pass 28 Apr 2011 129,978 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 129,975 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 120,581 miles

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted,

Offside rear brake hose perished,

Offside rear brake pipe corroded,

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,577 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 110,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 101,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 101,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 93,267 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc slightly pitted (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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X544 HEB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 X544 HEB, 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 X544 HEB registered?

X544 HEB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X544 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X544 HEB 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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