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X616 OEC

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 OEC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,033 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres just above limit(inside)

front to rear brake pipe (above fuel tank) & fuel pipes corroded

small crack on n/s windscreen outsde swept area

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,539 miles

advisory airbag light staying on

advisory corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

advisory play in o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm front bushes

Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

advisory airbag light staying on

advisory corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

advisory play in o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm front bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,064 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,756 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,524 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,524 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,370 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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X616 OEC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X616 OEC, 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 X616 OEC registered?

X616 OEC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X616 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X616 OEC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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