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KD51 XMB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,228 mi
Last recorded130,228 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 XMB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 130,228 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 110,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 110,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 91,406 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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KD51 XMB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 KD51 XMB, 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 KD51 XMB?

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What year was KD51 XMB registered?

KD51 XMB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is KD51 XMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 XMB shows 4 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 KD51 XMB have outstanding finance?

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