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WIL 3935

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 3935
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,445 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,143 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 68,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 59,155 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 54,094 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

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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WIL 3935 is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WIL 3935, 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

How do I check the history of WIL 3935?

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What year was WIL 3935 registered?

WIL 3935 is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WIL 3935 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 3935 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WIL 3935 have outstanding finance?

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