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X641 JNP

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,801 mi
Last recorded155,801 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX641 JNP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 155,801 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 155,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 138,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 126,977 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 116,951 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 110,451 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 110,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,165 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 104,206 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 104,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,799 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,169 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 97,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 91,292 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 91,292 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X641 JNP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X641 JNP, 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 X641 JNP registered?

X641 JNP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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