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X891 FMO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,274 mi
Last recorded185,274 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 FMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 185,274 miles

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

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads wearing low

nearside door sill dammaged

offside rear parking brake slightly low on efficiency

Fail 24 Jan 2013 185,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads wearing low

nearside door sill dammaged

offside rear parking brake slightly low on efficiency

Pass 10 Jan 2012 163,752 miles

advise nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2012 163,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 144,289 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

nearside sill damaqged

Fail 27 Jan 2011 144,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

nearside sill damaqged

Pass 21 Jan 2010 120,723 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 120,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,314 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,387 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 60,352 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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X891 FMO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X891 FMO, 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 X891 FMO registered?

X891 FMO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X891 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X891 FMO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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