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PN51 XAG

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

227,187 mi
Last recorded227,187 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 XAG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 227,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 201,162 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 201,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 179,436 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 179,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 178,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 174,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 159,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 142,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 129,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 120,050 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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PN51 XAG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

PN51 XAG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is PN51 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 XAG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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