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X58 UAJ

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,349 mi
Last recorded124,349 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX58 UAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 124,349 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 124,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,264 miles

Front front tyres deteriorating

Offside Rear lower arm has slight play in bush

brake warning lamp on

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 101,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,924 miles

front tyre sidewalls cracked badly

Fail 28 Aug 2014 89,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyre sidewalls cracked badly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,239 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,115 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 60,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp internals insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,271 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 49,271 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,405 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,405 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,574 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,323 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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X58 UAJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X58 UAJ, 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 X58 UAJ registered?

X58 UAJ is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X58 UAJ safe to buy?

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