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BO51 HVU

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 HVU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 115,165 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 108,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 108,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,987 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,028 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,134 miles

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

offside front tyre minor cuts in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,271 miles

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

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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BO51 HVU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BO51 HVU, 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 BO51 HVU registered?

BO51 HVU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BO51 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 HVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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