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BK51 BWA

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 BWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 118,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 99,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion offside rear body mounting area

Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,779 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,642 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,781 miles

offside front brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

front coil springs corroded

front number plate deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 57,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front coil springs corroded

front number plate deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

all prescribed area slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,154 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Play nited in nearside front steering swivel.

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Slight bind on nearside front brake.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,302 miles

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,457 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 9,031 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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BK51 BWA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK51 BWA registered?

BK51 BWA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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