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X879 KCE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,332 mi
Last recorded66,332 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 KCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,332 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 66,292 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

abs light flashes intermittantly

o/s front to rear x2 brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2012 64,452 miles

abs light flashes on/off

front to rear brake pipes very rust

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear exhaust worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,342 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,255 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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X879 KCE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X879 KCE, 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 X879 KCE registered?

X879 KCE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X879 KCE safe to buy?

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