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SY51 FOF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,160 mi
Last recorded88,160 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 FOF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 88,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 164,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2013 152,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 139,775 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 150,126 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 109,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,572 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 99,572 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 95,106 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,891 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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SY51 FOF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SY51 FOF, 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 SY51 FOF?

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What year was SY51 FOF registered?

SY51 FOF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is SY51 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 FOF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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