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PX51 YGK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,033 mi
Last recorded171,033 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 YGK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 171,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 171,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 141,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 113,031 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 113,031 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 81,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2005 80,515 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front undertray to wheel arch trim damaged

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 YGK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGK, 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 PX51 YGK?

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What year was PX51 YGK registered?

PX51 YGK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PX51 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX51 YGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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