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X86 NKL

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,228 mi
Last recorded61,228 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX86 NKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector not attached to adjuster (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,014 miles

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2015 55,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,461 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 54,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,655 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 52,655 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,037 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 51,037 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,273 miles

damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

smell of fuel under bonnet but no visible leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,852 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,020 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,376 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 42,376 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,948 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 39,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

leak from differential pinion?

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,696 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 35,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 32,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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X86 NKL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X86 NKL, 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 X86 NKL registered?

X86 NKL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X86 NKL safe to buy?

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