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D6 RDA

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,473 mi
Last recorded75,473 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 RDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,286 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,550 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,353 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 65,353 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,348 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,295 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE & BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,189 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 38,251 miles

os mirror cover broken

rear tyres small cuts in treads/worn on edges †nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2005 38,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os mirror cover broken

rear tyres small cuts in treads/worn on edges †nsf tyre worn on edges

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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D6 RDA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D6 RDA, 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 D6 RDA registered?

D6 RDA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is D6 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D6 RDA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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