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B1 BJW

2021 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,043 mi
Last recorded47,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 5 Series38,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 BJW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 47,043 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 62,970 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 34,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 57,267 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 25,646 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 50,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 38,381 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both front and rear brake discs pitted / corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 37,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 29,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,874 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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B1 BJW is a 2021 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B1 BJW, 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

How do I check the history of B1 BJW?

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What year was B1 BJW registered?

B1 BJW is a 2021 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2021.

Is B1 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 BJW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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