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S8 SDX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,179 mi
Last recorded191,179 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SDX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 191,179 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 191,177 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 191,157 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 191,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 191,138 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 191,135 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 191,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 141,110 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 141,110 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 191,111 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 191,097 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 191,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 191,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 191,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 190,733 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 185,710 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 185,660 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 173,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight movement o/s & n/s front lower arm front bushes

temp repair o/s door mirror

various stone chips to screen

Pass 12 Mar 2012 161,283 miles

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

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

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

both rear indicators faded

movement o/s front lower suspension front bush

slight movement n/s front lower suspension front bush

various oil leaks & level low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 149,664 miles

a variety of stone chips & cracks to w/screen

rear brake pads getting low

rear indicators faded

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2010 136,543 miles

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 126,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play o/s/r suspension bush

Pass 13 Jun 2008 117,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 105,181 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 91,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 91,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front 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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S8 SDX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SDX, 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 S8 SDX registered?

S8 SDX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is S8 SDX safe to buy?

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