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AY51 NNH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,995 mi
Last recorded176,995 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NNH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 176,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 169,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 160,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 148,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 134,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 122,590 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 122,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 107,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 90,045 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,920 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 69,070 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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AY51 NNH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY51 NNH, 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 AY51 NNH registered?

AY51 NNH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is AY51 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 NNH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 NNH have outstanding finance?

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