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X742 DGM

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,791 mi
Last recorded109,791 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 DGM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 109,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 96,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 96,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,920 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 91,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 86,985 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 86,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,637 miles

Due to wheel design brake pads difficult to measure advise to remove wheel and check rear pads

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,434 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,788 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pads not checked due to wheel format

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,709 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,941 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,082 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,910 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,853 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 44,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from rear axel

Pass 12 Dec 2005 44,216 miles

slight oil leak from rear axel

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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X742 DGM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X742 DGM, 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 X742 DGM registered?

X742 DGM is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X742 DGM safe to buy?

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