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MA51 PZO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,503 mi
Last recorded99,503 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 PZO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,503 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 81,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 81,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,957 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 78,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2009 76,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 72,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 68,287 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,652 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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MA51 PZO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA51 PZO, 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 MA51 PZO registered?

MA51 PZO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is MA51 PZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 PZO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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