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SN51 HGD

2001 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,727 mi
Last recorded164,727 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 HGD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 164,727 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 164,727 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 138,684 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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SN51 HGD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SN51 HGD, 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 SN51 HGD?

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What year was SN51 HGD registered?

SN51 HGD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SN51 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 HGD shows 3 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.

Does SN51 HGD have outstanding finance?

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