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X568 DJM

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,206 mi
Last recorded205,206 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX568 DJM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 205,206 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded (sill guard fitted)

various steel brake pipes rusted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 203,429 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 189,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 176,183 miles

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

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

various steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 2 Feb 2011 165,373 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 151,797 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 135,209 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 135,209 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall not in excess to expose cords

Offside and Nearside headlamp aim meets minimum requirements

Offside and nearside front tyres, inner sidewalls cracked?

Offside rear handbrake has a lesser effort?

Pass 16 Jan 2008 166,085 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 166,084 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 151,587 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 151,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 133,714 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 133,714 miles

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

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

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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X568 DJM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X568 DJM, 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 X568 DJM registered?

X568 DJM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X568 DJM safe to buy?

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