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LF51 FYC

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,837 mi
Last recorded102,837 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 FYC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,837 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 102,832 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,689 miles

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

n/s/r drop link slight play

o/s/f drop link slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 24 May 2012 94,268 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 94,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 89,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 80,561 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,413 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,349 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

replace front brake pads & discs in about 4.000 miles

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,747 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 41,599 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 41,957 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LF51 FYC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF51 FYC, 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 LF51 FYC registered?

LF51 FYC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LF51 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 FYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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