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X834 YBF

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,820 mi
Last recorded192,820 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX834 YBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 192,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

brake pad warning light on due to nearside front sensor broken

nearside rear and offside rear brake line corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 188,880 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 179,325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 176,992 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 176,986 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 170,052 miles

o/s front fog light broke

Pass 22 Jun 2011 153,505 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 142,628 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 134,708 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 134,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 128,632 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 128,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 122,622 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 122,622 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 104,695 miles

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)

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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X834 YBF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc 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 X834 YBF, 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 X834 YBF registered?

X834 YBF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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