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LN51 YBY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,841 mi
Last recorded168,841 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 YBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 168,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 152,276 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 146,091 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 140,119 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 127,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all windows tinted, advise

front wipers smear, advise

Fail 7 Sep 2011 118,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 118,897 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 92,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 69,912 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 YBY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YBY, 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 LN51 YBY registered?

LN51 YBY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is LN51 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 YBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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