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AO51 FXL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,746 mi
Last recorded43,746 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FXL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 43,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres in a perished condition

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside hand brake efficiancy could be improved

object on interior mirror

Fail 29 Aug 2009 38,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced corrosion on front discs

advanced play in n/s/r drop link

front number plate cracked

slight damage on front tyre walls

Pass 29 Aug 2009 38,827 miles

advanced corrosion on front discs

advanced play in n/s/r drop link

front number plate cracked

slight damage on front tyre walls

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AO51 FXL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO51 FXL, 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 AO51 FXL registered?

AO51 FXL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is AO51 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 FXL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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