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X799 OJX

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,550 mi
Last recorded126,550 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 OJX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,550 miles

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

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 on engine

possile abs fault ok at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

oil leak around diff

oil leak around engine

oil level at minimum

park brake did not lock on ether wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2010 112,195 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 112,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 103,779 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,720 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 92,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,573 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 81,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,863 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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X799 OJX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OJX, 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 OJX registered?

X799 OJX is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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