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DK51 HWV

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,513 mi
Last recorded167,513 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 167,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 157,532 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 148,444 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 148,444 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 140,869 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 132,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 120,136 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

emissions down after road test suggest further investigation.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 120,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 107,330 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

deterioration susp.and axle components but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 94,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 81,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,628 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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DK51 HWV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK51 HWV, 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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What year was DK51 HWV registered?

DK51 HWV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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