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LS51 UKE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,052 mi
Last recorded154,052 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UKE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 154,052 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 143,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 126,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 113,603 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,201 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,786 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Mar 2010 93,237 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 85,478 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 85,478 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 81,103 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 77,256 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 76,140 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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LS51 UKE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LS51 UKE, 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 LS51 UKE registered?

LS51 UKE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LS51 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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