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R5 CBA

2001 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,768 mi
Last recorded152,768 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 CBA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 152,768 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 137,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 125,760 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION/HUB.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 125,760 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION/HUB.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 121,079 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 113,021 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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R5 CBA is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 99,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 CBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 CBA registered?

R5 CBA is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is R5 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 CBA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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