CarVerify

Free Car Check

X81 GGK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,653 mi
Last recorded98,653 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 GGK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,653 miles

ABS light comes on intermittently.

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age perishing slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age perishing slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,863 miles

ABS light comes on intermittently.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,861 miles

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

ABS light comes on intermittently.

ABS light comes on intermittently.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine had no oil in it.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,132 miles

FRONT VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front HEADLAMP CONDENSATED BUT PATTERN OK

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 10MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,464 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 77,464 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 70,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 63,285 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,905 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 55,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,910 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,152 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,260 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,703 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 23,703 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X81 GGK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X81 GGK, 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 X81 GGK?

You can check the full history of X81 GGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X81 GGK registered?

X81 GGK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X81 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X81 GGK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X81 GGK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X81 GGK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.