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CN51 XLJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

224,790 mi
Last recorded224,790 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 224,790 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 212,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 212,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 205,281 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 198,660 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2015 198,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 192,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 178,844 miles

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

plastic under cover sills fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2013 178,839 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

plastic under cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 159,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2011 143,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 143,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 135,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 130,335 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 123,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,546 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 103,097 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 88,566 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 88,566 miles

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

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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CN51 XLJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CN51 XLJ, 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.

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CN51 XLJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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