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LG51 OPH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,923 mi
Last recorded88,923 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OPH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,805 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,808 miles

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

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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LG51 OPH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 LG51 OPH, 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 LG51 OPH registered?

LG51 OPH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LG51 OPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 OPH shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG51 OPH have outstanding finance?

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