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X407 XPL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,691 mi
Last recorded112,691 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 XPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 112,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 108,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,325 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 104,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,869 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 90,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,865 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 73,395 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 62,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,486 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 100,854 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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X407 XPL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X407 XPL, 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 XPL?

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What year was X407 XPL registered?

X407 XPL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X407 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X407 XPL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X407 XPL have outstanding finance?

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