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SW51 CHC

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,818 mi
Last recorded47,818 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 CHC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 47,818 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 47,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 37,303 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 37,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 26,644 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 26,644 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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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SW51 CHC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW51 CHC, 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 SW51 CHC?

You can check the full history of SW51 CHC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SW51 CHC registered?

SW51 CHC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is SW51 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 CHC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW51 CHC have outstanding finance?

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