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X731 UYX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,482 mi
Last recorded143,482 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 UYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 143,482 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 142,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2012 133,962 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 133,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 124,680 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 117,905 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 117,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 104,707 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 104,707 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 149,260 miles

exhaust system rusty

o/s/r indicator starting to flash white

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,179 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 78,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on limits

n/s/f tyre close to limits

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to limits

Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,516 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 62,510 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)

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

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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X731 UYX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X731 UYX, 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 X731 UYX registered?

X731 UYX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X731 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X731 UYX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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