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163,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front mirror cover missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front mirror cover missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield defective
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
exhaust heat shield defective
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))
parking brake just met brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair(nsr & osr)
parking brake slight reserve travel
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))
parking brake just met brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair(nsr & osr)
parking brake slight reserve travel
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner & outer) (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake lights working but sign on dash indicates faulty
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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LS51 VWW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LS51 VWW, 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.
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LS51 VWW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 October 2001.
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