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X989 CGW

2000 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,289 mi
Last recorded149,289 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 CGW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 149,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 144,278 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 144,142 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing reciever (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished no ply / cord visable

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished no ply / cord visable

Offside Front tyre heavily perished no ply / cord visable

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished no ply / cord visable

heavy surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

surface corrsion to metal fuel pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2015 155,265 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 155,253 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 154,617 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 140,175 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 140,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 134,285 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp on

front bumper loose

Pass 22 Jun 2012 134,285 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp on

front bumper loose

Fail 8 Jun 2012 134,240 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 128,507 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake dicses worn

front bumper damage

Pass 8 Apr 2010 122,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 122,337 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 110,304 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 110,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 100,628 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 92,197 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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X989 CGW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X989 CGW, 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 X989 CGW registered?

X989 CGW is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X989 CGW safe to buy?

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