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X678 JCT

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,527 mi
Last recorded73,527 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 JCT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,527 miles

1. Both rear brake discs becoming scored and worn. 2. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 4. Offside front tyre becoming perished.

Fail 14 May 2014 73,520 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1/ n/s rewar brake disc becoming corroded 2/ o/s front tyre becoming perished 3/ unalbe to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 9 May 2013 69,493 miles

both rear brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges

Fail 7 May 2013 69,434 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded inner surface

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,064 miles

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 9 Oct 2008 44,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,597 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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X678 JCT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X678 JCT, 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 X678 JCT registered?

X678 JCT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X678 JCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X678 JCT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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