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X801 CLH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,283 mi
Last recorded163,283 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX801 CLH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 163,283 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 162,795 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2014 162,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2013 161,075 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leaks

n/s door miiror cover is missing

rear exhaust back box heat shield is insecure

Fail 29 May 2013 161,075 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leaks

n/s door miiror cover is missing

rear exhaust back box heat shield is insecure

Pass 23 May 2012 158,315 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

engine oil leaks

n/s/door mirror casing is missing

Fail 23 May 2012 158,315 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

engine oil leaks

n/s/door mirror casing is missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 151,000 miles

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

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

air bag light up on dash

engine oil leak

offside rear bottom hub bush has slight play

Pass 31 May 2010 145,195 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 140,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008
Pass 2 Jun 2007 128,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 115,813 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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X801 CLH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X801 CLH, 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 X801 CLH registered?

X801 CLH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X801 CLH safe to buy?

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