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X747 FDU

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,070 mi
Last recorded142,070 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 FDU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 142,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

auxilary belt perrished

brake pad wear indicator iluminated on dash

exhaust heat shields looses

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipr misted in oil

Fail 25 Sep 2013 142,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

auxilary belt perrished

brake pad wear indicator iluminated on dash

exhaust heat shields looses

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipr misted in oil

Pass 12 Sep 2012 137,746 miles

brake warning light on

childs seat fitted to o/s/r

n/s/r o/s/r brake flexy hoses perished

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on edges and perished

o/s/f wheel fouling inner arch trim

power steering pipes wet in oil

Fail 3 Sep 2012 137,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on

childs seat fitted to o/s/r

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on edges and perished

o/s/f wheel fouling inner arch trim

power steering pipes wet in oil

Pass 18 Aug 2011 123,784 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 115,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 104,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 19 Dec 2008 99,925 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 95,034 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 95,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 87,186 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 87,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 78,934 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 78,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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X747 FDU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X747 FDU, 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 X747 FDU registered?

X747 FDU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X747 FDU safe to buy?

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