MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,516 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs deteriorating
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of ET51 BCY?
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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.
Does ET51 BCY have outstanding finance?
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