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RE51 DTY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 DTY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 109,055 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 109,055 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 28 Aug 2020 108,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 107,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 102,247 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 95,504 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,215 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,448 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 19,712 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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RE51 DTY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE51 DTY, 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 RE51 DTY registered?

RE51 DTY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is RE51 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 DTY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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