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X874 CDF

2000 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,289 mi
Last recorded165,289 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 CDF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 165,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip on screen zone B less than 40mm

Fail 19 Sep 2019 165,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills both sides on jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel holder corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip on screen zone B less than 40mm

Pass 17 Sep 2018 165,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 164,839 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points on both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

sills are fitted with plastic covers

Fail 20 Sep 2017 164,831 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points on both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

sills are fitted with plastic covers

Fail 8 Sep 2017 164,831 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 163,581 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 157,112 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 154,208 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 154,206 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 147,915 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 147,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 143,477 miles

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

air bag light on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

underguard insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2007 143,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

underguard insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2006 132,519 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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X874 CDF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X874 CDF, 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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X874 CDF is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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