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X581 ENB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,059 mi
Last recorded150,059 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 ENB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 150,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

os mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,248 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 122,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 117,094 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 117,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 114,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 109,169 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 104,553 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 104,552 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,407 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 100,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 94,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,338 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge.

Rear antiroll bar link rods worn.

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

oil leak

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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X581 ENB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X581 ENB, 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

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What year was X581 ENB registered?

X581 ENB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X581 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X581 ENB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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