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X847 JLU

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,401 mi
Last recorded170,401 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 JLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 170,401 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 145,598 miles

play in offside rear upper rear outer ball joint ,

Fail 5 Oct 2013 145,557 miles

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

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

play in offside rear upper rear outer ball joint ,

Pass 6 Oct 2012 139,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 128,564 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 118,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 110,478 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Gearbox to exhaust support bracket corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 102,784 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 74,184 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 74,184 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front 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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X847 JLU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X847 JLU, 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 X847 JLU registered?

X847 JLU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X847 JLU safe to buy?

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