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BK51 BWO

2001 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,459 mi
Last recorded154,459 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Omega85,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 BWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 154,459 miles

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

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

steering idler has slight play

Pass 2 May 2014 145,115 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 145,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 138,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 138,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 130,387 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 130,387 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 121,262 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 117,003 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 117,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 102,810 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 102,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 90,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 79,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,222 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?

Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
93,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55,888
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,985
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,717
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,762
coil spring incomplete 18,025
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BK51 BWO is a 2001 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 85,428 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 Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 BWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK51 BWO is a 2001 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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