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X679 PCK

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,563 mi
Last recorded149,563 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX679 PCK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 149,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 144,907 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Sep 2010 138,330 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 138,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

traction control lamp on idicating system disabled

Pass 22 Sep 2009 130,111 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 130,111 miles

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

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

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

Advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 121,168 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 112,911 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in OSF steering rack track rod

Fail 26 Sep 2007 112,911 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in OSF steering rack track rod

Pass 12 Sep 2006 100,826 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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X679 PCK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X679 PCK, 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 X679 PCK registered?

X679 PCK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X679 PCK safe to buy?

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