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EX51 AYD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,562 mi
Last recorded139,562 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 AYD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 139,562 miles

general wear on discs

horn weak in opp.

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f seat covering wearing

odd n/s/r road wheel used

oversized tax disc holder used

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre and rear ext. heat shields loose

ext. system starting to wear in places

first ext. mounting braket missing

plastic cover fitted over part of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight movement in n/s/r susp.

stone chip damage to n/s/f head light

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2010 121,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 110,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 101,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 101,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,124 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 88,124 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EX51 AYD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX51 AYD, 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 EX51 AYD registered?

EX51 AYD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EX51 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 AYD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 AYD have outstanding finance?

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