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X338 MGM

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,091 mi
Last recorded173,091 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 MGM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 173,091 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s and o/s front rackends slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2010 173,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s and o/s front rackends slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2009 157,577 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 157,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 137,957 miles

slight play o/s/r top ball jiont

Pass 26 Jan 2007 119,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Right rear disc corroded

rear brakes binding

Fail 25 Jan 2007 119,421 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brakes binding

Right rear disc corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2005 105,113 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 104,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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X338 MGM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X338 MGM, 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 X338 MGM registered?

X338 MGM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X338 MGM safe to buy?

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