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RY51 LHX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

229,147 mi
Last recorded229,147 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 LHX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 229,147 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 229,025 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 223,470 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 223,468 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 216,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 208,227 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 199,577 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Unable to test rear seat belts due to childseat

Fail 24 Feb 2015 199,576 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Unable to test rear seat belts due to childseat

Pass 6 Mar 2014 188,428 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 176,799 miles

THE OSR REAR TOP REAR ARM OUTER BALL JOINT COVER IS POOR

THERE IS OIL DRIPPING OFF UNDER THE ENGINE

THERE IS SLIGHT PLAY IN THE NSR TOP REAR ARM OUTER BALL JOINT

Pass 8 Mar 2012 171,447 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN ON THE EGDES

THERE IS A BIT OF METAL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

THERE LOOKS LLIKE THE MAY BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE SOME WHERE

Pass 9 Mar 2011 167,641 miles

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 24 Feb 2010 158,916 miles

OS HEAD LIGHT AIM IS OK BUT ONE OF THE AJUSTER WHEELS IS BROKEN

RUBBING SOUND WHEN OSR WHEEL IS TURNED WHICH MAY BE THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 147,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 147,558 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 127,971 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 110,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic undertrays fitted restricting view of underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic undertrays fitted restricting view of underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2006 87,810 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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RY51 LHX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RY51 LHX, 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 RY51 LHX registered?

RY51 LHX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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