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X353 EJH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,741 mi
Last recorded146,741 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 EJH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 146,741 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 146,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 137,324 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,853 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,521 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,870 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 102,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,825 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,042 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,621 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 82,327 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,111 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 61,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 48,951 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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X353 EJH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X353 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X353 EJH registered?

X353 EJH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X353 EJH safe to buy?

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