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EJ51 WRD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,699 mi
Last recorded75,699 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 WRD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 75,699 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Aug 2025 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer arm ball joint (where marked) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer ball joint arm (where marked) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort little low may need adjustment or repair

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,842 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,788 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,936 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 64,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,514 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,392 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,061 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,624 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,283 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,350 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,235 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 WRD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WRD, 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

How do I check the history of EJ51 WRD?

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What year was EJ51 WRD registered?

EJ51 WRD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is EJ51 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 WRD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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