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RG51 DLJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,476 mi
Last recorded129,476 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 DLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 129,476 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Pads low

Nearside Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2016 129,476 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 123,851 miles

corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,530 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2013 108,966 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 108,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 105,248 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,438 miles

Brake master sylinder got no accsessto in order to test

Fail 19 Jul 2011 101,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake master sylinder got no accsessto in order to test

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 97,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 97,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,988 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 59,887 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 59,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 42,515 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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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RG51 DLJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RG51 DLJ, 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 RG51 DLJ registered?

RG51 DLJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RG51 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 DLJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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