2000 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Petrol · X127 BDP
2000 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 136,650 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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X127 BDP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 136,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X127 BDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 5 Series (X127 BDP) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
X127 BDP Mileage History
- 14/01/2022136,527 mi
- 31/01/2023136,551 mi+24 mi
- 06/05/2026136,650 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 5 Series (E39)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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