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X688 DBL

2000 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW X593,162 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 DBL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016
Fail 9 May 2016 117,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air suspension self levelling function obviously malfunctioning

both headlamps lenses very cloudy

front wipers smearing

instrument panel display and odometer faulty but legible

major oil leak from engine

very poor effort from offside rear parking brake

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,879 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 88,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,576 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,756 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 72,701 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2006 62,061 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 62,061 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 61,382 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 53,129 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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X688 DBL is a 2000 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 93,162 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X688 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 26 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X688 DBL is a 2000 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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