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R55 MLH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,365 mi
Last recorded157,365 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 MLH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 157,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 152,304 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 152,303 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 145,605 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 139,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 130,739 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 121,472 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 121,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 108,012 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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R55 MLH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R55 MLH, 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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How do I check the history of R55 MLH?

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What year was R55 MLH registered?

R55 MLH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is R55 MLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 MLH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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