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PK51 LPJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,509 mi
Last recorded69,509 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 LPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 63,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,270 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,679 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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PK51 LPJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK51 LPJ, 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 PK51 LPJ?

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What year was PK51 LPJ registered?

PK51 LPJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is PK51 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 LPJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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