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NL51 CKD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,746 mi
Last recorded119,746 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 CKD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 119,746 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 182,873 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 182,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 176,058 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 176,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 128,723 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 128,723 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CKD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NL51 CKD, 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

How do I check the history of NL51 CKD?

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What year was NL51 CKD registered?

NL51 CKD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NL51 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 CKD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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