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BT51 NJE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,903 mi
Last recorded146,903 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 NJE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 146,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 136,811 miles

Engine noise

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 136,779 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Engine noise

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 127,261 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Slight Misfire but emissions ok

Fail 12 Jan 2016 127,261 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Slight Misfire but emissions ok

Pass 16 Jan 2015 125,297 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 125,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 118,764 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 111,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,593 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 96,259 miles

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)

corrosion on inner rear brake discs

front brake imbalance at 23%

some wear + light corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 8 Jan 2011 96,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

corrosion on inner rear brake discs

front brake imbalance at 23%

some wear + light corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2010 90,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 86,379 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 81,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

partial underside covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2006 75,025 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,718 miles

body kit fitted to sills

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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BT51 NJE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BT51 NJE, 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 BT51 NJE registered?

BT51 NJE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BT51 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 NJE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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