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AE21 NZJ

2021 BMW 5 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,438 mi
Last recorded54,438 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 5 Series38,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE21 NZJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 54,438 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 54,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 47,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 39,254 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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AE21 NZJ is a 2021 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 38,054 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 AE21 NZJ, 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 5 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE21 NZJ registered?

AE21 NZJ is a 2021 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2021.

Is AE21 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE21 NZJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE21 NZJ have outstanding finance?

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