2001 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · SY51 FOF
2001 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2001. Recorded mileage 88,160 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/11/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2497cc
SY51 FOF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2014
- 88,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SY51 FOF Mileage History
- 18/12/200686,891 mi
- 12/12/200795,106 mi+8,215 mi
- 30/01/200999,572 mi+4,466 mi
- 30/01/200999,572 mi
- 04/02/2010109,422 mi+9,850 mi
- 31/01/2011150,126 mi+40,704 mi
- 23/04/2012139,775 mi-10,351 mi
- 15/05/2013152,539 mi+12,764 mi
- 08/05/2014164,403 mi+11,864 mi
- 08/05/201488,160 mi-76,243 mi
Average of roughly 172 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SY51 FOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 5 Series (SY51 FOF) between December 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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