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X878 BCS

2000 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,177 mi
Last recorded96,177 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW X593,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 BCS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,177 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,809 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 90,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 88,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 88,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 85,809 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,809 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON PADS NEW

Fail 8 Jan 2008 66,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,392 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 23 Sep 2005 46,045 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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X878 BCS is a 2000 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 93,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X878 BCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 26 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X878 BCS registered?

X878 BCS is a 2000 BMW X5, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X878 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X878 BCS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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