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X166 FLH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,549 mi
Last recorded75,549 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 FLH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 75,549 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 72,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,975 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,968 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,278 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,277 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,643 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,200 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,890 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,104 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,029 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 61,029 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,837 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,705 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,803 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 56,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,577 miles

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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X166 FLH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X166 FLH, 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

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What year was X166 FLH registered?

X166 FLH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X166 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X166 FLH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X166 FLH have outstanding finance?

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