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EF51 MVS

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,893 mi
Last recorded171,893 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 MVS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 171,893 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 145,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 129,898 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 119,419 miles

Advise parking brake only just reaches minimum limit.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 106,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 93,755 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 93,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,583 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 78,655 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,789 miles

parking brake performance low

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,990 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,132 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,118 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,174 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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EF51 MVS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF51 MVS, 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 EF51 MVS registered?

EF51 MVS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is EF51 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 MVS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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