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RO51 MZF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,421 mi
Last recorded160,421 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MZF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 160,421 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 160,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 148,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 145,426 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 137,245 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 137,245 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre misshaped

Pass 5 Jan 2010 127,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 127,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 111,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 99,594 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,213 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,858 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 64,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MZF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

RO51 MZF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RO51 MZF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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