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X871 CLE

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

168,087 mi
Last recorded168,087 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 CLE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 168,087 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 167,051 miles

Cv grease present at offside rear hub assembly

Fuel lines corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 161,707 miles

Front both headlamps starting to cloud

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 161,699 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both headlamps starting to cloud

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 152,853 miles

Grease present at offside rear outer cv boot

Headlight lenses and images poor

Offside mirror glass poor

Offside parking brake performance low

Offside rear suspension drop link nut not fully tightened

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 142,854 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror glass poor

Pass 7 Jul 2021 135,240 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flange joint nuts and bolts corroded away

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Offside glass poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Offside rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 129,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flange joint nuts and bolts corroded away

Offside headlight aiming lower than nearside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust front flange joint nuts and bolts corroded away

Offside headlight aim lower than nearside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 121,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 119,893 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 117,590 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 113,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,803 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,472 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,275 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 61,383 miles

n/s/f tyre 2 1/2mm

o/s/f tyre 2 1/2mm

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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X871 CLE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X871 CLE, 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 X871 CLE registered?

X871 CLE is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X871 CLE safe to buy?

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