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PX51 MTF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

225,756 mi
Last recorded225,756 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 MTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 225,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 213,872 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 206,367 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 198,668 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2023 198,650 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2022 189,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 181,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 174,025 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 174,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 164,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 160,956 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 150,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 144,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 136,618 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 125,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,653 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 108,772 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 95,378 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,469 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 86,469 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 79,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,645 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,247 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 41,769 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 41,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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PX51 MTF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PX51 MTF, 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 PX51 MTF registered?

PX51 MTF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is PX51 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX51 MTF shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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