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LR51 NNE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,572 mi
Last recorded185,572 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 NNE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 185,572 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 181,419 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 181,418 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 176,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 171,764 miles

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

some movement nearside and offside lower rear hub suspension bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2011 171,764 miles

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

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

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

some movement nearside and offside lower rear hub suspension bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2010 162,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 147,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 130,960 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 130,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2007 112,682 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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LR51 NNE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR51 NNE, 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 LR51 NNE registered?

LR51 NNE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is LR51 NNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 NNE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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