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OEZ 9220

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,290 mi
Last recorded140,290 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEZ 9220
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 140,290 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 137,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 132,088 miles

emishion not tested too much blue smoke

Fail 7 Oct 2016 132,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

emishion not tested too much blue smoke

Pass 12 Oct 2015 126,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 126,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 119,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,850 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 112,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

Pass 25 Jun 2010 96,946 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 96,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 87,967 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,098 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 60,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,802 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OEZ 9220 is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OEZ 9220, 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.

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What year was OEZ 9220 registered?

OEZ 9220 is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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