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X913 XAG

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,523 mi
Last recorded166,523 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX913 XAG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 166,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 158,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 145,341 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 134,116 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 125,964 miles

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

air bag light stays on

Fail 8 Dec 2010 125,964 miles

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

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

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 113,047 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 113,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 102,694 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 102,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 93,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 93,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 84,035 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 84,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 80,731 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 80,731 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X913 XAG is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X913 XAG, 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 X913 XAG registered?

X913 XAG is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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