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KL51 KTN

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,963 mi
Last recorded198,963 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 KTN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 198,963 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 190,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 179,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 170,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 164,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 164,132 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 154,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 152,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 126,033 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 126,033 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 99,311 miles

slight water damage to rear no plate

unable to see front and rear brake pads correctly

Fail 25 Aug 2005 99,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight water damage to front no plate

unable to see front and rear brake pads correctly

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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KL51 KTN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KL51 KTN, 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 KL51 KTN registered?

KL51 KTN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is KL51 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 KTN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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