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X344 NGV

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,790 mi
Last recorded122,790 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX344 NGV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,790 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing edges......

oil leaks......

wipers smear.....

Fail 9 Jan 2013 122,790 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing edges......

drivers washer aim poor....

front inner brake pads appear low , discs worn , advise full brake inspection...

oil leaks......

wipers smear.....

Pass 16 Jan 2012 115,372 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 110,123 miles

advise brake inspection....

front & rear number plates in poor condition , advise replacements....

front brake discs corroding.....

front inner pads appear low....

n/s & o/s/f track control arm bushes worn...

wipers smear...

Pass 8 Feb 2010 104,390 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 104,390 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,162 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 97,162 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,724 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,047 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 82,046 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X344 NGV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X344 NGV, 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 X344 NGV registered?

X344 NGV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X344 NGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X344 NGV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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