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X808 XCG

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

181,649 mi
Last recorded181,649 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX808 XCG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 181,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 181,649 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 178,961 miles

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

Fail 9 Feb 2016 178,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil below minimum level

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

Pass 28 Jan 2015 171,222 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 171,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 163,341 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 163,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 160,893 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 160,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 148,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 133,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 118,595 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 118,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 96,903 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 96,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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X808 XCG is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X808 XCG, 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 X808 XCG registered?

X808 XCG is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X808 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X808 XCG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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