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X747 GBY

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,121 mi
Last recorded173,121 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 GBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 173,121 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 156,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 145,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 137,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 137,263 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 131,001 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 131,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 130,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake waring lamp illuminated.

nearside front road wheel damaged.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

offside and nearside front lower rear suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated.

traction control light illuminated.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 123,773 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 123,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 119,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2008 110,863 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 110,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 105,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 99,914 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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X747 GBY is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GBY, 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.

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What year was X747 GBY registered?

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

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