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RN51 FUT

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,177 mi
Last recorded130,177 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FUT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 130,177 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 130,177 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,728 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 118,728 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 103,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 103,107 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,352 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,826 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in tread on offside front tyre

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 10 Dec 2007 44,175 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,175 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,904 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 FUT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

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

Is RN51 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 FUT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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