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AM51 SLZ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,241 mi
Last recorded76,241 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,600 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 64,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,456 miles

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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AM51 SLZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM51 SLZ, 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 AM51 SLZ?

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What year was AM51 SLZ registered?

AM51 SLZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AM51 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 SLZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM51 SLZ have outstanding finance?

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