2001 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Petrol · FIW 947
2001 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 132,562 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FIW 947 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 132,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FIW 947 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 (FIW 947) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FIW 947 Mileage History
- 28/04/2022118,563 mi
- 28/03/2023121,324 mi+2,761 mi
- 02/04/2024126,877 mi+5,553 mi
- 08/04/2025129,893 mi+3,016 mi
- 13/04/2026132,562 mi+2,669 mi
Average of roughly 3,536 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: Good
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