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X634 OBE

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,804 mi
Last recorded141,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX634 OBE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 141,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 141,327 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 141,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 137,286 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 137,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 121,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 105,859 miles

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

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2008 105,859 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2007 95,843 miles

Clutch is slipping.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,336 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 75,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 64,844 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 64,844 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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X634 OBE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X634 OBE, 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 X634 OBE registered?

X634 OBE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X634 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X634 OBE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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