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AF51 OGN

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,784 mi
Last recorded80,784 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OGN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,784 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 80,784 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,520 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 70,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,131 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 60,131 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 54,899 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 54,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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AF51 OGN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AF51 OGN, 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 AF51 OGN?

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What year was AF51 OGN registered?

AF51 OGN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 OGN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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