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PE51 EEZ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,523 mi
Last recorded110,523 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 EEZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 110,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 104,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 97,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has slight surface damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 85,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has slight surface damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,232 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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PE51 EEZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE51 EEZ, 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 PE51 EEZ?

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What year was PE51 EEZ registered?

PE51 EEZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PE51 EEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 EEZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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