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X326 KBK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,044 mi
Last recorded150,044 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX326 KBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 150,044 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 147,219 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 29 Mar 2016 136,018 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 129,270 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 113,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,934 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 93,683 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,998 miles

vehicle presenter be aware front and rear tyres are showing signs of cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,998 miles

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

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

vehicle presenter be aware front and rear tyres are showing signs of cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2010 83,464 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,668 miles

Brake discs slightly deteriorated

Metal brake pipes slightly rusted

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,905 miles

as per vt32 issued 15.23 03/09/2007

Fail 3 Sep 2007 68,903 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front & rear brake discs deteriated

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 56,850 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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X326 KBK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X326 KBK, 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.

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What year was X326 KBK registered?

X326 KBK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X326 KBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X326 KBK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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