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SL51 BXX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 BXX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,545 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,798 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 75,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,617 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,873 miles

o/s/f tyre split not showing cord

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack play

Fail 12 Feb 2011 65,480 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack play

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,557 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,247 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,479 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 51,479 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 40,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 30,877 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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SL51 BXX 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 81.3%.

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 SL51 BXX, 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 SL51 BXX registered?

SL51 BXX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SL51 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 BXX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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