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2001 BMW 5 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW51GUO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 13 May 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 52,516 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on body sills(sill covers fitted)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
7 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 50,604 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 49,135 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 48,640 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
21 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 47,756 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 12 Jun 20261 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 47,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
16 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,437 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2017 12 Jun 20263 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,069 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,883 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015 12 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,028 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014 12 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,823 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2013 12 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,091 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2012 12 Jun 202612 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,590 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,414 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2010 12 Jun 202618 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,414 MI
12 Jun 202630 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,362 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2008 12 Jun 202611 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,403 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2007 12 Jun 202611 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 24,378 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2006 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW51GUO was registered on 2001-11-29
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