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NU51 XYE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,898 mi
Last recorded148,898 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 XYE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 148,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 146,898 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2011 144,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 135,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 130,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 124,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 120,397 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 116,938 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 113,086 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 113,086 miles

Outer Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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NU51 XYE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NU51 XYE, 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 NU51 XYE?

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What year was NU51 XYE registered?

NU51 XYE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is NU51 XYE safe to buy?

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