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X91 ELA

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,378 mi
Last recorded79,378 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX91 ELA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,378 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 75,717 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 75,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking between its treads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is cracking between its treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge and has cuts on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2016 64,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,999 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 59,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,399 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 56,399 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,783 miles

Advise condition of front brake discs.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,943 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 49,943 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3mm,8yrs old and wearing both edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,656 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 43,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,417 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 33,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,435 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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X91 ELA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X91 ELA, 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 X91 ELA registered?

X91 ELA is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X91 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X91 ELA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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