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SY51 XBL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,305 mi
Last recorded134,305 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 XBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 134,305 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 120,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 120,988 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 105,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 105,760 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 XBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL?

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

What year was SY51 XBL registered?

SY51 XBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is SY51 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 XBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY51 XBL have outstanding finance?

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