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X661 UJO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,607 mi
Last recorded178,607 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX661 UJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 178,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 141,007 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 141,007 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 160,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 149,651 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 149,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 137,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 137,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 128,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 118,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2010 109,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 99,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 83,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 67,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 43,634 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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X661 UJO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X661 UJO, 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 X661 UJO registered?

X661 UJO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X661 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X661 UJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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