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X174 GJB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,079 mi
Last recorded152,079 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 GJB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 152,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle modified for track and road use

Pass 8 Mar 2019 147,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 145,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 141,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 136,168 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 136,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 130,907 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 120,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 113,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 109,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 100,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,018 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 64,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear pads appear to be getting low, advise removing the road wheel to check.

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges, close to legal limits.

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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X174 GJB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X174 GJB, 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 X174 GJB registered?

X174 GJB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X174 GJB safe to buy?

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