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VK51 VPC

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,054 mi
Last recorded127,054 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 VPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,054 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 127,052 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 123,343 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 123,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 118,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 118,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 113,201 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 108,351 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2012 105,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 98,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 95,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,888 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 85,903 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting low run off edges

Pass 14 May 2007 85,903 miles

both front tyres getting low run off edges

Pass 29 Apr 2006 68,334 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK51 VPC registered?

VK51 VPC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is VK51 VPC safe to buy?

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