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AD51 FBV

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,408 mi
Last recorded127,408 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FBV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 127,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 106,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,696 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 100,692 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 85,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,290 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,879 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,572 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R UPPER REAR SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT

Fail 22 Feb 2007 69,747 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AD51 FBV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD51 FBV, 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

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What year was AD51 FBV registered?

AD51 FBV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is AD51 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 FBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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