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X784 WJO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

289,437 mi
Last recorded289,437 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX784 WJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 289,437 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner sills/closing panels by the jacking points - sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 286,518 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - by the jacking points - original plastic sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 279,312 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - tank-by area and behind rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - by the jacking points - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 267,996 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - tank-by and behind rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills - by the jacking points - sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 257,234 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - near the tank-by area (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills - by the jacking points - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 246,538 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 241,468 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 227,318 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 208,455 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 195,634 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear upper arm dust cover poor

Fail 20 Dec 2016 195,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear upper arm dust cover poor

Pass 22 Dec 2015 179,621 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 163,590 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 163,588 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 152,659 miles

slight play osf bottom ball joint

slight play osf steering arm

Pass 30 Dec 2012 139,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2011 126,971 miles

off side front anti roll bar link (top ball joint gaitor torn)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 123,240 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2009 112,884 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 169,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 152,023 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 152,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 133,489 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 112,900 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 112,900 miles

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

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

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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X784 WJO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X784 WJO, 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 X784 WJO registered?

X784 WJO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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