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X552 NCX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

125,584 mi
Last recorded125,584 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 NCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 125,584 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 125,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 109,102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 108,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 108,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 96,042 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 96,038 miles

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)

rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 16 Feb 2006 83,677 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 83,677 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X552 NCX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 X552 NCX, 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 X552 NCX registered?

X552 NCX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X552 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X552 NCX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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