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X952 CHL

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,611 mi
Last recorded178,611 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX952 CHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 178,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 174,328 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 167,389 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 160,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 153,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 148,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 143,869 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 138,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 133,438 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 133,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 127,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 122,066 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 122,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 116,350 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 110,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 100,969 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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X952 CHL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X952 CHL, 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 X952 CHL registered?

X952 CHL is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X952 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X952 CHL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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