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X596 KBV

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,202 mi
Last recorded81,202 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 KBV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,202 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 81,200 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,554 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,859 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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X596 KBV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X596 KBV, 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 X596 KBV registered?

X596 KBV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X596 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X596 KBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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