CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY51 OWD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,233 mi
Last recorded138,233 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 OWD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 138,233 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Mar 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,797 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (FRONT SECTIONS)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 25% (OFFSIDE FRONT BEING THE LOWER)

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT AS PERFORMING AS OFFSIDE REAR

REAR EXHAUST SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 25 Mar 2015 118,937 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (FRONT SECTIONS)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 25% (OFFSIDE FRONT BEING THE LOWER)

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT AS PERFORMING AS OFFSIDE REAR

REAR EXHAUST SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,703 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear flexy brake hoses are slightly perished

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyr tread is low on the inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 103,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear flexy brake hoses are slightly perished

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyr tread is low on the inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,868 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 89,867 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2012 84,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 83,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 May 2011 75,144 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 68,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 64,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oside hand brake hardly moving

Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,661 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,562 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 56,552 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,907 miles

Rear brake discs inside face corroded.

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY51 OWD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SY51 OWD, 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 OWD?

You can check the full history of SY51 OWD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY51 OWD registered?

SY51 OWD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is SY51 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 OWD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY51 OWD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY51 OWD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.