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X334 ELH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,008 mi
Last recorded122,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX334 ELH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 122,008 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 112,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 112,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,564 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 110,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,957 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 107,355 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 107,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on the edges of the tread

Pass 12 Apr 2011 94,427 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,306 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 80,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2009 80,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,656 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 48,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 32,581 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 19,062 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 ELH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X334 ELH, 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 X334 ELH registered?

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

Is X334 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X334 ELH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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