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X574 ECB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,044 mi
Last recorded136,044 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX574 ECB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 136,044 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 135,969 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,814 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 119,582 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 119,582 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 117,139 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 117,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 110,515 miles

Oil leak

offside front drop link boot split

Fail 6 Jan 2011 110,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

offside front drop link boot split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 100,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

airbag warning light on

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front self leveling headlight sensor disconnected

Fail 6 Oct 2009 100,717 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

airbag warning light on

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front self leveling headlight sensor disconnected

Fail 13 Nov 2007 86,081 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light staying on. rear discs starting to corrode.front discs starting to corrode.rear axel oil leak

rear o/s tyre rubbing inner wheel arch panel.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 86,081 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light staying on. rear discs starting to corrode.front discs starting to corrode.rear axel oil leak

rear o/s tyre rubbing inner wheel arch panel.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 77,403 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

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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X574 ECB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X574 ECB, 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 X574 ECB registered?

X574 ECB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X574 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X574 ECB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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