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X804 SBT

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,717 mi
Last recorded170,717 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX804 SBT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 170,717 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 161,352 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 151,457 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat sheild (rear) lose.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 151,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat sheild (rear) lose.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 149,221 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD AT REAR INSECURE.

L/H/R TAIL LIGHT LENS HAS SMALL HOLE.

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

REAR WIPER NOT WORKING AND BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT SOME METAL BRAKE PIPES(CLEANED UP OKAY FOR TIME BEING).

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SOME CHIPS AT WINDSCREEN.

SOME WEAR AT R/H/F SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT.

VARIOUS MARKS AT BODY.

WEAR AT FRONT PROPSHAFT FLANGE/BEARING.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 149,221 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD AT REAR INSECURE.

L/H/R TAIL LIGHT LENS HAS SMALL HOLE.

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

REAR WIPER NOT WORKING AND BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT SOME METAL BRAKE PIPES(CLEANED UP OKAY FOR TIME BEING).

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SOME CHIPS AT WINDSCREEN.

VARIOUS MARKS AT BODY.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 146,551 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 146,551 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION SLIGHTLY LOOSE?

FRONT PROPSHAFT BEARING/FLANGE WORN.

L/H/F TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

L/H/R TAIL LIGHT LENS CRACKED.

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

R/H/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SOME CHIPS AT WINDSCREEN.

SOME MARKS ON BODY.

WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 139,421 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 139,421 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 132,673 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 132,673 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 124,524 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 124,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 114,623 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 114,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 107,689 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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X804 SBT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X804 SBT, 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 X804 SBT registered?

X804 SBT is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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