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X767 EJM

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,152 mi
Last recorded187,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX767 EJM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 187,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 187,087 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 173,260 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 173,260 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 166,901 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 162,184 miles

Eye level brake light not working

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 162,184 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 154,445 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Sep 2011 153,300 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 153,300 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 142,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 129,144 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 115,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 101,181 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 90,791 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 78,066 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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X767 EJM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X767 EJM, 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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What year was X767 EJM registered?

X767 EJM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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