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S25 ACT

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,411 mi
Last recorded138,411 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 ACT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 138,411 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 135,891 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 135,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 134,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 134,415 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 134,406 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 132,590 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 129,794 miles

slight play in n/s/rear suspension knuckles.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 126,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 124,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 121,588 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 119,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S25 ACT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S25 ACT, 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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What year was S25 ACT registered?

S25 ACT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is S25 ACT safe to buy?

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