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X221 HLK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,567 mi
Last recorded151,567 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 HLK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 151,567 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 151,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 142,002 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 142,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 127,395 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 116,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 116,154 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,476 miles

nearside headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 15 Aug 2006 89,630 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X221 HLK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X221 HLK, 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 X221 HLK registered?

X221 HLK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X221 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X221 HLK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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