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X473 FNB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,172 mi
Last recorded190,172 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 FNB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 190,172 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 27 Jan 2016 190,139 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 179,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 168,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s/f bumper and foglamp

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2014 168,706 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s/f bumper and foglamp

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2012 157,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

creaking noise from suspension

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2012 157,148 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

creaking noise from suspension

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 146,588 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 135,789 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 121,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 108,038 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 94,740 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 94,662 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,096 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front,nearside front and rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

tyre size is 225/55 R16 95V

Fail 11 Aug 2006 86,096 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front,nearside front and rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

tyre size is 225/55 R16 95V

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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X473 FNB 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 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 X473 FNB, 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 X473 FNB registered?

X473 FNB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X473 FNB safe to buy?

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