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SB51 KNF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,647 mi
Last recorded83,647 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 KNF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 81,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 76,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 74,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 70,230 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 61,510 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 61,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 57,448 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 54,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,552 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 45,677 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 43,006 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 38,957 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 36,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SB51 KNF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SB51 KNF, 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 SB51 KNF registered?

SB51 KNF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is SB51 KNF safe to buy?

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