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S60 RVG

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,519 mi
Last recorded150,519 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 RVG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 150,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2014 148,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 148,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 143,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2013 143,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2012 135,409 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 131,687 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 131,686 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 112,601 miles

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

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

brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2011 112,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 91,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate slightly damaged

some test items not visible

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,432 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,188 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,743 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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S60 RVG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S60 RVG, 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 S60 RVG registered?

S60 RVG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is S60 RVG safe to buy?

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