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SP51 OKO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,250 mi
Last recorded105,250 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 OKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 105,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 101,820 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013
Fail 28 Sep 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front hub areas

advise rear suspension bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2012 92,542 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 86,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 78,325 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 78,325 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 78,325 miles

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

eng mangment lamp on

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 OKO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP51 OKO, 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 OKO registered?

SP51 OKO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is SP51 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 OKO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP51 OKO have outstanding finance?

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