MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front & rear number plates need changing soon
n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
no warning lights on dash time of test
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front & rear number plates need changing soon
n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
no warning lights on dash time of test
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front inner rack end slight play
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
slight oil leak on engine
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Inner rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
near side rear tyre at 3mm
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PN51 RXS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PN51 RXS, 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 PN51 RXS registered?
PN51 RXS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is PN51 RXS safe to buy?
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