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X998 KBV

2000 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

225,074 mi
Last recorded225,074 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 KBV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 225,074 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 209,776 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 196,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 191,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 191,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.97mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 176,439 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 162,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 146,762 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 132,115 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 131,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 118,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 118,895 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 104,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear 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 10 Oct 2007 89,854 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 89,854 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 76,433 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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X998 KBV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X998 KBV, 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 X998 KBV registered?

X998 KBV is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X998 KBV safe to buy?

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