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RV51 CXU

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,893 mi
Last recorded110,893 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 CXU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 108,128 miles

suspension level light on

Pass 8 Oct 2022 101,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 97,823 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,296 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 73,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,940 miles

both front tyres starting to split through treads

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,876 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,239 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,966 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,170 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,357 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 40,357 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 32,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,628 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2005 27,079 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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RV51 CXU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RV51 CXU, 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

How do I check the history of RV51 CXU?

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What year was RV51 CXU registered?

RV51 CXU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is RV51 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 CXU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV51 CXU have outstanding finance?

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