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KF51 YCB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,779 mi
Last recorded150,779 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YCB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2012 150,779 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 139,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are starting go out of shape

o/s washer jets weak

o/s/f outer brake pipe is greased

Pass 16 Mar 2010 128,615 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 104,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 93,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear no. plate is slighty discoloured

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 YCB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KF51 YCB, 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 YCB registered?

KF51 YCB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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