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S8 DJO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,852 mi
Last recorded81,852 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 79,604 miles

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

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,880 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 76,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +slight cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,480 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,993 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 68,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 68,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak detected

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 68,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 67,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 65,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 60,930 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 54,227 miles

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

general corrosion to under side metal brake pipes

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and has screw in it

Fail 28 May 2012 54,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

general corrosion to under side metal brake pipes

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and has screw in it

Pass 9 May 2011 50,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,142 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,657 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 31,137 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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S8 DJO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S8 DJO, 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 S8 DJO registered?

S8 DJO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is S8 DJO safe to buy?

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