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SP51 AZW

2001 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

276,215 mi
Last recorded276,215 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 AZW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 276,215 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 271,101 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 268,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 255,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 253,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 248,057 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 248,050 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 231,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 228,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 227,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 224,112 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2015 219,532 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 210,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

o/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2011 203,129 miles

centre exhaust mount fractured

Fail 17 Aug 2011 203,070 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

centre exhaust mount fractured

Pass 20 Aug 2010 194,504 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 194,491 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 116,149 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 181,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 181,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 175,617 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 175,617 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 171,263 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s headlamp slightly dim

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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SP51 AZW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SP51 AZW, 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 SP51 AZW registered?

SP51 AZW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is SP51 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 AZW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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