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AP51 EKO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,165 mi
Last recorded119,165 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 119,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 112,055 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 112,050 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,954 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 96,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,248 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,155 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,047 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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AP51 EKO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP51 EKO, 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 AP51 EKO?

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What year was AP51 EKO registered?

AP51 EKO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AP51 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 EKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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