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X693 FFS

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,269 mi
Last recorded92,269 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX693 FFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,763 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 87,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,978 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f trim inner arch damaged

weight missing on rear exhaust

Fail 4 Aug 2009 62,977 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f trim inner arch damaged

weight missing on rear exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,212 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,205 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 60,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 47,659 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 47,012 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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X693 FFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X693 FFS, 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 X693 FFS registered?

X693 FFS is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X693 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X693 FFS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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