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S7 RSX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

235,753 mi
Last recorded235,753 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 RSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 235,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 225,487 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 225,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 206,735 miles

Slight bow from front flexible pipe

Pass 30 Sep 2015 190,569 miles

Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 176,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 168,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 166,706 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 166,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 160,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on rear coil springs

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre on limits

Pass 30 Sep 2010 150,169 miles

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

N/S & O/S FRONT DISC WORN

Pass 8 Jul 2010 195,172 miles

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

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

offside nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 177,003 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 166,742 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 147,230 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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S7 RSX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S7 RSX, 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 S7 RSX registered?

S7 RSX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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