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LB51 DSE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,395 mi
Last recorded168,395 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 DSE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 168,395 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 168,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 161,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 149,798 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 133,300 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r roadwheels outer rim slightly damaged not to x/s.

n/s/r & o/s/r roadwheels slightly bent/dented.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 110,325 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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LB51 DSE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB51 DSE, 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 LB51 DSE registered?

LB51 DSE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LB51 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 DSE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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