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X929 DCL

2000 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,356 mi
Last recorded193,356 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX929 DCL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 193,356 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 193,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside headlamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Nov 2013 180,445 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 180,424 miles

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

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

passanger side mud flap loose

passangers side handbrake low effort

passangers side rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 1 Mar 2013 172,815 miles

chip in windscreen by interior mirror

engine oil leak

heatshield on rear exhaust coming loose

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 1 Mar 2013 172,815 miles

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

chip in windscreen by interior mirror

engine oil leak

heatshield on rear exhaust coming loose

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Jan 2012 161,131 miles

drivers side front tyre wearing close to limits

heat sheild loose by rear exhaust box

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Jan 2011 152,993 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 22 Jan 2011 152,993 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 126,645 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 109,020 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 89,278 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 89,278 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X929 DCL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X929 DCL, 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 X929 DCL registered?

X929 DCL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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