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EY51 CCF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 CCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,280 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 104,280 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 101,834 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 101,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH. (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,950 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,868 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 95,868 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,496 miles

Offside Front CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS.

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,048 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,046 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 88,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,541 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,172 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,172 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 78,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,234 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs and pads worn.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 73,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,281 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,624 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,154 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 43,427 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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EY51 CCF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EY51 CCF, 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 EY51 CCF registered?

EY51 CCF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is EY51 CCF safe to buy?

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