MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear nearside front and offside front inner wheel rims damaged
offside rear tyre side wall damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
customer change number plate before the test
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M15 XME is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 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 M15 XME, 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 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of M15 XME?
You can check the full history of M15 XME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was M15 XME registered?
M15 XME is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 April 2001.
Is M15 XME safe to buy?
The MOT history for M15 XME shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M15 XME have outstanding finance?
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