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X689 OVW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

271,285 mi
Last recorded271,285 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 OVW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 271,285 miles

o/s mirror cracked

rear diff damp

slight oil leek

Pass 27 Aug 2014 250,807 miles

engine slight oil leek

o/s mirror cracked

rear axel damp

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 27 Aug 2014 250,807 miles

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

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

engine slight oil leek

o/s mirror cracked

rear axel damp

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 27 Aug 2013 232,306 miles

Oil leak

slight play in off side rear suspension arm

Fail 27 Aug 2013 232,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight play in off side rear suspension arm

Pass 13 Aug 2012 212,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 212,201 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 191,039 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2011 191,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 172,167 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 23 Aug 2010 172,167 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 8 Aug 2009 152,994 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 152,994 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 133,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 112,041 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 112,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 95,444 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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X689 OVW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X689 OVW, 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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X689 OVW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X689 OVW safe to buy?

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