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RV51 EWT

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,940 mi
Last recorded141,940 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 EWT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 141,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 141,938 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 124,659 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 124,659 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,091 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 110,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,807 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 99,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,893 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 94,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,929 miles

all four tyres tread low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,957 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking up (3.6.B.4d)

both front and offside rear tyres cracking up on outer sidewalls

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,980 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 77,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 75,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,037 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,938 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,531 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 EWT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EWT, 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 RV51 EWT registered?

RV51 EWT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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