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X529 PBW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 PBW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 96,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,742 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 89,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 85,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,027 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 81,027 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,609 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp lense deteriorated but light output not severely reduced (both)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 78,609 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp lense deteriorated but light output not severely reduced (both)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and OSF rears are worse (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F - O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded at 4 bolt flange

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,312 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,734 miles

Rear Brake discs deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,727 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,619 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,132 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,111 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,860 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,763 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,135 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 25,013 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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X529 PBW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X529 PBW, 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 X529 PBW?

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What year was X529 PBW registered?

X529 PBW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X529 PBW safe to buy?

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