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X844 CBY

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,055 mi
Last recorded151,055 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX844 CBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 151,055 miles

stone chip to centre of windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2017 148,905 miles

small stone chip within the swept area

Fail 4 Nov 2017 148,856 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

small stone chip within the swept area

Pass 4 Nov 2016 143,634 miles

corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2015 135,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 122,083 miles

fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2012 118,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

fuel lines corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 118,895 miles

air bag light on

fuel lines corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 116,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on

brake pipes greased

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2011 116,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

brake pipes greased

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2010 111,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 105,428 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2009 105,428 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)

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2008 100,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 97,377 miles

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 16 Oct 2006 92,135 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 92,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 86,576 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod 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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X844 CBY is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X844 CBY, 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 X844 CBY registered?

X844 CBY is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X844 CBY safe to buy?

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