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LV51 EWT

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

109,286 mi
Last recorded109,286 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 EWT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 109,286 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,337 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 106,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,585 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,159 miles

Advise front tyres cracking in tread edge and tread

Fail 18 Jan 2022 104,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise front tyres cracking in tread edge and tread

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,302 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 101,278 miles

Advise front b/pads 60% worn

Advise front suspension showing signs of damping fatigue

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,796 miles

Advise all tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 3 Jul 2018 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low No adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Advise all tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,538 miles

Advise front shock absorbers showing signs of slight top seal seepage

Advise n/s/f beam image slightly low

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,345 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 91,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,489 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,708 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,287 miles

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

THE OSR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN THE NSR

Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,287 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

THE OSR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN THE NSR

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,088 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,904 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,143 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,599 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 50,079 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 50,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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LV51 EWT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LV51 EWT, 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 LV51 EWT registered?

LV51 EWT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LV51 EWT safe to buy?

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