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MT51 XPA

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,334 mi
Last recorded47,334 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 XPA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 47,334 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 47,302 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 46,709 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,606 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,388 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 46,267 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,744 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,796 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,362 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 31,362 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 28,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 28,886 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,749 miles

front and rear discs corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2006 22,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear discs corroding

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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MT51 XPA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MT51 XPA, 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 MT51 XPA registered?

MT51 XPA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is MT51 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 XPA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT51 XPA have outstanding finance?

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