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KF51 KFZ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

913,361 mi
Last recorded913,361 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 KFZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 913,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres worn

bulb failure warning lamp on dash board

Fail 9 Jan 2012 93,361 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres worn

bulb failure warning lamp on dash board

Pass 4 Jan 2011 83,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,116 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,746 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 61,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,030 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 50,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,222 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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KF51 KFZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KF51 KFZ, 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 KF51 KFZ registered?

KF51 KFZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is KF51 KFZ safe to buy?

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