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ET51 BCY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,516 mi
Last recorded141,516 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BCY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 141,516 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating

Fail 5 Jun 2009 141,514 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE WEARING CLOSE IN CENTRE

Pass 8 Apr 2008 124,927 miles

Front bumper cracked on n/s corner

Low tone horn not working

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

Scratches on windscreen, and chips also

Slight oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 17 Apr 2007 105,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 87,479 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 87,479 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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ET51 BCY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET51 BCY, 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 ET51 BCY registered?

ET51 BCY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is ET51 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 BCY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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