CarVerify

Free Car Check

X248 VRL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,652 mi
Last recorded125,652 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 VRL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 125,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 125,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 123,103 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 123,101 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 117,326 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 117,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,143 miles

front brake discs poor

o/s/r light dull

play in o/s/r antiroll bar link

Fail 1 Feb 2016 111,138 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake discs poor

o/s/r light dull

play in o/s/r antiroll bar link

Fail 1 Apr 2015 109,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2013 103,941 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 103,936 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on all pads servicable suspect wireing fault

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,352 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 103,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,144 miles

Brake pad warning message on dash but brake pads seem ok

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit on inner edge and starting to perish

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 20 Apr 2011 100,144 miles

Brake pad warning message on dash but brake pads seem ok

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit on inner edge and starting to perish

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,249 miles

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit on outside edge and starting to perish

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 22 Apr 2010 95,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit on outside edge and starting to perish

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Apr 2009 85,644 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,349 miles

n /s door mirror missing

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outter edges

Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,396 miles

see VT32 issued 07/02/2006 @ 10:09

Fail 7 Feb 2006 62,342 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X248 VRL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 X248 VRL, 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 X248 VRL?

You can check the full history of X248 VRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X248 VRL registered?

X248 VRL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X248 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X248 VRL shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X248 VRL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X248 VRL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.