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R2 DAV

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,126 mi
Last recorded221,126 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 DAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 221,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 219,427 miles

Central Rear Oil leak from differential but not excessive

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 219,427 miles

Central Rear Oil leak from differential but not excessive

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 217,736 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside and offside ()

Fail 18 Aug 2023 217,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Nearside and offside ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 216,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded, not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Differential oil leak

Rear Rear exhaust heat-shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2021 215,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 215,399 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 214,767 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 214,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 214,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 213,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 212,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 210,860 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 209,960 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 209,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 208,878 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2014 207,267 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 207,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 205,278 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 205,278 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 204,298 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r top arm rear outer joint has play

Pass 14 Aug 2012 204,298 miles

o/s/r top arm rear outer joint has play

Pass 16 Aug 2011 203,045 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 203,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 199,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 190,394 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 180,318 miles

Brake warning light illuminated.

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 166,696 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2006 152,787 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/f leg helper rubber worn

pos battery cable end corroded

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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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R2 DAV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R2 DAV, 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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R2 DAV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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