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X627 JKL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,689 mi
Last recorded172,689 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX627 JKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 172,689 miles

slight exhaust blow front flexi

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 145,140 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 145,140 miles

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

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

Has terrible engine vibration

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge & outer. Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X627 JKL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 X627 JKL, 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 X627 JKL registered?

X627 JKL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X627 JKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X627 JKL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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