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RF51 HHS

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,809 mi
Last recorded141,809 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 HHS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 141,809 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 133,418 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 133,415 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front foglights cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2009 122,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 113,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front foglights cracked /front tyres wearing on inner tread /

Pass 12 Oct 2007 103,274 miles

both front fog lights cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,822 miles

both front fog lights cracked /both rear tyre tread centres close to limits

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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RF51 HHS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF51 HHS, 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 RF51 HHS registered?

RF51 HHS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is RF51 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 HHS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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