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X799 GEB

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,625 mi
Last recorded219,625 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 GEB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 219,625 miles

o/s sill damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2014 219,610 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 204,809 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

n/s inner sill slightly corroded (sill cover missing?)

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear brake flexy hoses (both) slightly perished

Fail 17 Oct 2013 204,793 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust bracket broken

n/s inner sill slightly corroded (sill cover missing?)

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear brake flexy hoses (both) slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2012 194,276 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to wear low.

nearside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 194,274 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to wear low.

nearside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 187,682 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 187,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 175,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 156,360 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 140,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 131,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 103,407 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 103,407 miles

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

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

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

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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X799 GEB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel 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 X799 GEB, 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 X799 GEB registered?

X799 GEB is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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