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X612 BJH

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,764 mi
Last recorded109,764 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX612 BJH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 109,764 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 109,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,250 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 82,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front inner brake pads worn very close to limits

long hand brake travel

stone chips to wind screen close to limits

Pass 23 Nov 2006 72,827 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2005 59,762 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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X612 BJH is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X612 BJH, 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

How do I check the history of X612 BJH?

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What year was X612 BJH registered?

X612 BJH is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X612 BJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X612 BJH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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