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R888 SJL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,778 mi
Last recorded146,778 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 SJL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 146,778 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 146,778 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 143,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 140,319 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 140,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 135,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 131,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 127,497 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 127,497 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 124,621 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 124,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 115,814 miles

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

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

trims coving floor

Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,521 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 107,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of hub (2.4.G.2)

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

inner rack joints slight play within

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 92,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint to rear of hub (2.4.G.2)

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

inner rack joints slight play within

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,686 miles

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

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOOD LIKE NEW REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK TEL ROSSI 01246851090/2 GREASE ALL SPRINGS SAME TIME

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,497 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,854 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 76,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,258 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,010 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,287 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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R888 SJL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R888 SJL, 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 R888 SJL registered?

R888 SJL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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