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RN51 FUB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,738 mi
Last recorded114,738 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FUB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,635 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,654 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,504 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,930 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 74,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,611 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 63,134 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,049 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 57,835 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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RN51 FUB 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 83.3%.

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 RN51 FUB, 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 RN51 FUB registered?

RN51 FUB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is RN51 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 FUB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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