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EJ51 VPW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,665 mi
Last recorded159,665 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 VPW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 159,665 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 142,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 137,265 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 131,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 131,495 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 124,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 116,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 91,944 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 91,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 80,688 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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EJ51 VPW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EJ51 VPW, 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 EJ51 VPW registered?

EJ51 VPW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is EJ51 VPW safe to buy?

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