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T5 FGL

2001 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,413 mi
Last recorded40,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 FGL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 40,413 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 40,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,275 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,653 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 31,629 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,629 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,865 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,785 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,319 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,025 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 27,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,489 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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T5 FGL is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 99,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T5 FGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T5 FGL registered?

T5 FGL is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is T5 FGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 FGL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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