MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,054 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres getting low run off edges
both front tyres getting low run off edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK51 VPC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VK51 VPC, 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.
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What year was VK51 VPC registered?
VK51 VPC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 October 2001.
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