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X708 BGX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,135 mi
Last recorded111,135 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 BGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 111,135 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 105,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 105,715 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 100,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 81,633 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 81,632 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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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X708 BGX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X708 BGX, 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

How do I check the history of X708 BGX?

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What year was X708 BGX registered?

X708 BGX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X708 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X708 BGX shows 6 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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