CarVerify

Free Car Check

X317 EEN

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,316 mi
Last recorded143,316 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
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

RegistrationX317 EEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 143,316 miles

a b s light comes on on road test some times but works correctly for m o t. criteria. o k at time of test

signs of slight corrosion and pitting to both near side and off side front brake discs

signs of some light scoreing to both near side and off side rear brake discs. all seem o k at time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2007 143,316 miles

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

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

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

signs of slight corrosion and pitting to both near side and off side front brake discs

signs of some light scoreing to both near side and off side rear brake discs. seem o k at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2006 116,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 90,050 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
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

X317 EEN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X317 EEN, 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 X317 EEN?

You can check the full history of X317 EEN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X317 EEN registered?

X317 EEN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X317 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X317 EEN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X317 EEN 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 X317 EEN. 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.