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SA51 NRX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,483 mi
Last recorded95,483 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 NRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 95,483 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 94,375 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 94,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges and down to tread markers

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,820 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 90,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 81,103 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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SA51 NRX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SA51 NRX, 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 SA51 NRX?

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What year was SA51 NRX registered?

SA51 NRX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SA51 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 NRX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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