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RV51 DRO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

274,325 mi
Last recorded274,325 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 DRO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 274,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside Slightly Corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 274,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underside of vehicle has surface corossion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 274,313 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2022 274,301 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 272,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 271,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 264,161 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 260,107 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 255,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 248,963 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 248,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 240,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 227,308 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 213,961 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 213,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 203,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 201,867 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 186,327 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 163,550 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 162,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 130,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 100,401 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 80,384 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 80,384 miles

Nearside Rear Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 DRO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DRO, 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 RV51 DRO registered?

RV51 DRO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is RV51 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 DRO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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