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X721 DNU

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,902 mi
Last recorded159,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX721 DNU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 159,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,596 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf and nsf brake flexies have minor cuts

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,119 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)

warter leak radiator

Fail 24 Mar 2011 141,095 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 123,657 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 123,657 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 195,938 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 195,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 118,367 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2007 118,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2006 107,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 95,840 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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X721 DNU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X721 DNU, 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 X721 DNU?

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What year was X721 DNU registered?

X721 DNU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X721 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X721 DNU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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