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X617 GBK

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,913 mi
Last recorded153,913 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 GBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 153,913 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 153,913 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2017 151,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2016 147,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 143,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 135,845 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 135,844 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 135,786 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 131,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 127,884 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 124,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 119,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 110,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 84,114 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 84,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 73,215 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 73,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 60,318 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s handbrake effort low but servicable

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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X617 GBK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X617 GBK, 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 X617 GBK registered?

X617 GBK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X617 GBK safe to buy?

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