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X39 EEF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,802 mi
Last recorded130,802 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX39 EEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 130,802 miles

front discs corroded and pads wearing low

o/s outer sill corroded

rear discs heavily corroded and pads low need replacement a.s.a.p

slight exhaust blow

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joints

Fail 13 Jan 2009 130,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front discs corroded and pads wearing low

o/s outer sill corroded

rear discs heavily corroded and pads low need replacement a.s.a.p

slight exhaust blow

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 24 Dec 2007 121,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 107,686 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 99,742 miles

1.Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links †2.Brake discs wearing †3.Slight play in steering rack(o/s) †4.Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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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X39 EEF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 X39 EEF, 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 X39 EEF registered?

X39 EEF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X39 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X39 EEF shows 5 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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