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X748 CMO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,180 mi
Last recorded237,180 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 CMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 237,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 237,180 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 220,663 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 220,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 211,227 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 211,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 200,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 175,232 miles

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 175,232 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 154,079 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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X748 CMO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X748 CMO, 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 X748 CMO?

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What year was X748 CMO registered?

X748 CMO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X748 CMO safe to buy?

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