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EA51 LLN

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,261 mi
Last recorded87,261 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 LLN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 May 2007 87,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,554 miles

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

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

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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EA51 LLN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA51 LLN, 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

How do I check the history of EA51 LLN?

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What year was EA51 LLN registered?

EA51 LLN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is EA51 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 LLN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA51 LLN have outstanding finance?

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