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NL51 UOE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,009 mi
Last recorded123,009 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 UOE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 123,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 122,234 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 120,246 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 119,819 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 119,819 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,162 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 107,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 86,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,490 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,509 miles

front tyres low

Pass 28 Jan 2006 36,005 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 UOE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL51 UOE, 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.

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What year was NL51 UOE registered?

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

Is NL51 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 UOE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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