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X296 AUP

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,027 mi
Last recorded154,027 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 AUP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 154,027 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 154,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 143,590 miles

sill covers engine covers

windscreen chips

Pass 7 Feb 2007 129,427 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 119,580 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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X296 AUP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X296 AUP, 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 X296 AUP registered?

X296 AUP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X296 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X296 AUP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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