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X714 FLF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,102 mi
Last recorded143,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 FLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 143,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipe rusty

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Fail 17 Feb 2017 143,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded and leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 136,330 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perishing

Offside front tyre is low on tread

Offside rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Offside rear tyre is low on tread

Windscreen is damaged swept area

Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,092 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 113,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 104,451 miles

both front tyres are perishing on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,816 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Jan 2011 97,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,401 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 77,998 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 67,004 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X714 FLF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X714 FLF, 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

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What year was X714 FLF registered?

X714 FLF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X714 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X714 FLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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