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RK51 YCX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,345 mi
Last recorded142,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 YCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 142,345 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 142,345 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 129,580 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 117,637 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 117,637 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 100,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2010 100,971 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2009 86,433 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 86,433 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,861 miles

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,347 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,951 miles

rear tyres close to blocks

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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RK51 YCX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RK51 YCX, 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 RK51 YCX registered?

RK51 YCX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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