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RO51 MKK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

230,340 mi
Last recorded230,340 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MKK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 230,340 miles

EML IS ON.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 228,281 miles

EML IS ON.

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 221,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 212,963 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 212,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 200,582 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 200,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 187,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 175,828 miles

both front anti roll bar mount bushes have slight play to roll bar

brake pipes underside dry and showing slight corrosion in places

o/s/r tyre wearing slight on inner edge

rear brake pads on legal limit today

Pass 8 Sep 2011 163,726 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 150,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 135,818 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 120,199 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 105,340 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 105,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 92,261 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 76,813 miles

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

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

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 MKK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RO51 MKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 MKK registered?

RO51 MKK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is RO51 MKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 MKK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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