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X389 DJM

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,655 mi
Last recorded128,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 DJM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 128,655 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 127,450 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 126,280 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 125,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 124,143 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 124,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 119,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,192 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 112,192 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 105,013 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 96,440 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 90,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 79,853 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 79,853 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 68,135 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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X389 DJM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,200cc 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 X389 DJM, 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 X389 DJM registered?

X389 DJM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X389 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X389 DJM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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