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SE51 ESG

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,176 mi
Last recorded90,176 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 ESG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,176 miles

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

child seat

Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

child seat

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,553 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 82,553 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,940 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,040 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,687 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres perishing front both

Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,297 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high tone horn inop

tyres perishing front both

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,822 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,113 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,890 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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SE51 ESG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE51 ESG, 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 SE51 ESG?

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What year was SE51 ESG registered?

SE51 ESG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is SE51 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE51 ESG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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