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X634 SVW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,316 mi
Last recorded139,316 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX634 SVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 139,316 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 136,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 132,546 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not buckled / fastened. ()

under trays / covers fitted.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 132,546 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not buckled / fastened. ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 192,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 126,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 125,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 117,423 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 117,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 110,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,620 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 86,137 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 86,137 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2008 81,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 75,739 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 75,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2006 65,952 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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X634 SVW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X634 SVW, 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 X634 SVW registered?

X634 SVW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X634 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X634 SVW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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