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RO51 LWF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,082 mi
Last recorded107,082 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 LWF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,082 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,229 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,752 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all other hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front front windows tinted

Nearside Rear tyre puncture

dash display showing light but no light out

Fail 28 Oct 2017 88,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure top strut mount missing a bolt (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose lowering spring seat not locked (2.4.C.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all other hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front front windows tinted

Nearside Rear tyre puncture

dash display showing light but no light out

Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,532 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

suspect fuel sweat under inlet manifold , suggest having this checked

Fail 14 Oct 2016 82,530 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,905 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,331 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust flexi pipes starting to blow

light surface corossion to all brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,919 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,514 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 64,304 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RO51 LWF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO51 LWF, 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 RO51 LWF registered?

RO51 LWF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is RO51 LWF safe to buy?

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