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PN51 SKD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,971 mi
Last recorded93,971 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 SKD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 93,971 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 85,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,436 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 71,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PN51 SKD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKD, 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 PN51 SKD?

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What year was PN51 SKD registered?

PN51 SKD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is PN51 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 SKD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN51 SKD have outstanding finance?

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