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PE51 XZB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,593 mi
Last recorded145,593 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 XZB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 145,593 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 145,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 136,534 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,350 miles

brake pipes been greased

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,118 miles

nearside parking brake lower reading

Fail 15 Oct 2012 88,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside parking brake lower reading

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,768 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 71,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XZB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZB, 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 PE51 XZB registered?

PE51 XZB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is PE51 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 XZB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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