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X726 REC

2000 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,276 mi
Last recorded101,276 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX726 REC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 101,276 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires ABS sensor (1.9.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 101,276 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires ABS sensor (1.9.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,923 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 96,923 miles

Offside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,694 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,688 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,689 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated on dashboard

oil leak from rear differential area

oil leak from sump area

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,499 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,640 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,569 miles

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2007 60,331 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 60,331 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,174 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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X726 REC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X726 REC, 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

How do I check the history of X726 REC?

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What year was X726 REC registered?

X726 REC is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X726 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X726 REC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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