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X974 RBD

2000 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,054 mi
Last recorded131,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 RBD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 131,054 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 123,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 114,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 102,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 102,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 92,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,131 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 85,131 miles

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

one horn inop

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,641 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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X974 RBD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X974 RBD, 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 X974 RBD registered?

X974 RBD is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X974 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X974 RBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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