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LC51 KXK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,554 mi
Last recorded90,554 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 KXK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,554 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,367 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,205 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 73,692 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 73,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,596 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

signs of perishing on the offside front and both rear wheels

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,719 miles

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

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

alt belt cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,358 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,547 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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LC51 KXK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC51 KXK, 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 LC51 KXK?

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What year was LC51 KXK registered?

LC51 KXK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is LC51 KXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 KXK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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