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X381 KEB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,510 mi
Last recorded105,510 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 KEB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight mist. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush chalked. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight mist. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted. (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 105,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint bush, chalked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint bush chalked. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight mist. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front suspension arm chalked. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight mist. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces. (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 94,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,632 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 79,533 miles

n/s headlamp faulty

Fail 14 Jun 2012 79,502 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,691 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,408 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 36,330 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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X381 KEB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X381 KEB, 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 X381 KEB registered?

X381 KEB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X381 KEB safe to buy?

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