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BN51 STZ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,298 mi
Last recorded146,298 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 STZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 146,298 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 146,275 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front) tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55X16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 141,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 141,452 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 136,595 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 136,595 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating suspect brake disc issue (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush to arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

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

Oil leak bad on engine ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 132,602 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 132,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,552 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,523 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 97,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,855 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Aug 2010 82,352 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,208 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 49,612 miles

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

Front 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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BN51 STZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BN51 STZ, 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 BN51 STZ registered?

BN51 STZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BN51 STZ safe to buy?

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