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X553 DMR

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,264 mi
Last recorded108,264 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 DMR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rearward one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 107,948 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing the rearward bearing/bush of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rearward one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,979 miles

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

adjusted headlamp up to the correct height

n/s head lamp damaged and in need of replacement

Fail 22 Mar 2016 94,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust internal mechanism broken (1.8)

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

adjusted headlamp up to the correct height

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 84,560 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres starting to crack.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 82,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres starting to crack.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,004 miles

Front disc pads appear well worn but cannot be fully seen.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 75,442 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 75,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in o/s/r top suspension link

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,801 miles

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

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

nearside front upper ball joint cover insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,759 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 53,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 44,300 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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X553 DMR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X553 DMR, 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 X553 DMR registered?

X553 DMR is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X553 DMR safe to buy?

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