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W981 VJH

2000 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,609 mi
Last recorded104,609 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 2000 BMW X593,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 VJH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 104,609 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 84,006 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 83,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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W981 VJH is a 2000 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 93,162 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W981 VJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 26 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W981 VJH registered?

W981 VJH is a 2000 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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The MOT history for W981 VJH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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