2001 BMW 5 Series 2.2L Petrol · A10 GBD
2001 BMW 5 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 146,273 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A10 GBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 146,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A10 GBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 5 Series (A10 GBD) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working intermittent/flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
A10 GBD Mileage History
- 03/09/2024136,560 mi
- 20/08/2025140,312 mi+3,752 mi
- 21/08/2025140,314 mi+2 mi
- 28/08/2026146,271 mi+5,957 mi
- 01/09/2026146,273 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 5 Series (E39)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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