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X927 EBL

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,909 mi
Last recorded156,909 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX927 EBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 156,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 150,677 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 150,514 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 144,882 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 144,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 134,299 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 134,299 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 112,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 84,801 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 111,166 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear n/s suspension lower arm has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2011 103,811 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 103,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 94,309 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 94,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 88,610 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 82,591 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 73,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 65,802 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 59,078 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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X927 EBL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X927 EBL, 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

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What year was X927 EBL registered?

X927 EBL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X927 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X927 EBL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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