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X334 EJH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,558 mi
Last recorded90,558 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX334 EJH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,558 miles

nearside rear parking brake reading lower than offside

Pass 4 Apr 2011 184,157 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (worn smooth)

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (worn smooth)

engine intermittently running rough

engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard display

front brake discs slightly worn

oil seapage from rear differential

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expired

Pass 11 Mar 2010 165,233 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 156,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 143,590 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 143,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 123,837 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 123,837 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 106,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 86,391 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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X334 EJH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X334 EJH, 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 X334 EJH registered?

X334 EJH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X334 EJH safe to buy?

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