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M30 BGH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,806 mi
Last recorded79,806 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 BGH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 79,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 79,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 79,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 79,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,913 miles

covers fitted

vehicle has been stood

Pass 14 Apr 2021 76,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 76,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,728 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

plastic covers fitted

vehicle has been stood

Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,710 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 May 2013 73,244 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,414 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,204 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,972 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 57,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre soft

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 36,515 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 36,515 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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M30 BGH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M30 BGH, 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 M30 BGH registered?

M30 BGH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is M30 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 BGH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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