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SV51 OXU

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,494 mi
Last recorded90,494 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 OXU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,494 miles

Front bumper slight damage

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 74,069 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,099 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake backing plates rattle. both front tyres have slight cuts on side walls

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,271 miles

front tyres feathering. front nto rear fuel pipes corroding. nearside front tyre has slight cut.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,786 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four wheels and tyres marked and damaged

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,854 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,891 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 40,891 miles

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

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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SV51 OXU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SV51 OXU, 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 SV51 OXU registered?

SV51 OXU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is SV51 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 OXU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV51 OXU have outstanding finance?

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