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X879 NNK

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 NNK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014
Fail 20 Feb 2014 79,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,153 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,012 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 54,696 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 54,696 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,401 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 45,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 62,615 miles

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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X879 NNK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 X879 NNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X879 NNK?

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What year was X879 NNK registered?

X879 NNK is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X879 NNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X879 NNK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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