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C7 PDG

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,458 mi
Last recorded164,458 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PDG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 164,458 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 163,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 May 2013 163,204 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Feb 2012 162,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 159,815 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play at its fixings

offside front steering arm slight play at fixings

Fail 8 Feb 2011 159,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play at its fixings

offside front steering arm slight play at fixings

Pass 30 Jun 2009 148,843 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 148,843 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 136,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 117,255 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 105,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 92,751 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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C7 PDG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C7 PDG, 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 C7 PDG registered?

C7 PDG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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