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RE51 HCA

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,062 mi
Last recorded109,062 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HCA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 109,062 miles
Fail 6 May 2010

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 157,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 138,980 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 138,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 121,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 121,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 107,699 miles

Slight bodywork damage to near side front.

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 HCA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RE51 HCA, 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 RE51 HCA?

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What year was RE51 HCA registered?

RE51 HCA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is RE51 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 HCA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE51 HCA have outstanding finance?

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