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LG51 OZE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

193,182 mi
Last recorded193,182 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OZE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 193,182 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 188,225 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 180,459 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 177,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop links both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just okay (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 172,589 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 160,011 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 143,220 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 136,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are starting to crack in side wals

engine has a oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2016 136,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are starting to crack in side wals

engine has a oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 131,887 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 131,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to test outter sills due to plastic side covers

Fail 31 Oct 2014 123,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to test outter sills due to plastic side covers

Pass 21 Nov 2013 116,334 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 116,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 113,615 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,557 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 112,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 108,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 94,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 88,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall ON LIMIT

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,694 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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LG51 OZE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LG51 OZE, 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.

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What year was LG51 OZE registered?

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

Is LG51 OZE safe to buy?

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