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NL51 AKL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,227 mi
Last recorded227,227 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 AKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 227,227 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 220,899 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 220,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 214,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 205,455 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 205,455 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 194,925 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 194,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 185,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 174,428 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 159,492 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 146,671 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 146,671 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2007 130,646 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2007 129,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 114,198 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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NL51 AKL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NL51 AKL, 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 NL51 AKL registered?

NL51 AKL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is NL51 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 AKL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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