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EA51 MHX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,348 mi
Last recorded82,348 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 MHX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 82,348 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 13 May 2011 82,198 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,839 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,656 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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EA51 MHX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX?

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What year was EA51 MHX registered?

EA51 MHX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is EA51 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 MHX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA51 MHX have outstanding finance?

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