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X685 MGK

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,954 mi
Last recorded105,954 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 MGK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 105,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pads warning light on

engine management light on

wipers smearing screen

Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pads warning light on

engine management light on

wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 Mar 2008 91,061 miles

A fuel cap has been used as an oil filler cap!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play on nsf/osf lower arms!

Fail 20 Mar 2008 91,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

A fuel cap has been used as an oil filler cap!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play on nsf/osf lower arms!

Pass 28 Feb 2007 80,234 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat not check properly due to child seat

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,066 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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X685 MGK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X685 MGK, 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 X685 MGK registered?

X685 MGK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X685 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X685 MGK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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