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X68 DLF

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 DLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and fuel lines covered in a waxy substance

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes and hoses have a waxy substance on them

Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,799 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes and hoses have a waxy substance on them

Fail 11 Aug 2017 92,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has a screw in . ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front anti roll bar link upper boot not secure

offside front anti roll bar upper link boot split but not allowing ingress of dirt

rear disc,s corroded on insides

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,662 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 66,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 24 Jul 2013 60,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,306 miles

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

handbrake imbalance 45%

Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,281 miles

handbrake imbalance 41%

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,484 miles

handbrake imbalance 53%

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,765 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside handbrake may require attention,low effort

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,623 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,989 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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X68 DLF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X68 DLF, 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 X68 DLF registered?

X68 DLF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X68 DLF safe to buy?

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