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LN51 VZZ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,522 mi
Last recorded135,522 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VZZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 135,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 131,984 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 126,072 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 126,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 117,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 103,329 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,506 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 92,506 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,299 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 75,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 57,284 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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LN51 VZZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN51 VZZ, 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 LN51 VZZ?

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What year was LN51 VZZ registered?

LN51 VZZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LN51 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 VZZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN51 VZZ have outstanding finance?

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