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X407 UYX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 UYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 75,980 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,386 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 63,356 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2006 43,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,548 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 41,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X407 UYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X407 UYX, 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

How do I check the history of X407 UYX?

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What year was X407 UYX registered?

X407 UYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X407 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X407 UYX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X407 UYX have outstanding finance?

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