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LN51 ZGO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,291 mi
Last recorded161,291 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 ZGO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 161,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 160,827 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 160,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 159,859 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 159,859 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 158,831 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 153,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 146,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 136,923 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2009 136,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 119,908 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 108,643 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 ZGO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 ZGO, 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 ZGO registered?

LN51 ZGO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LN51 ZGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 ZGO 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.

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