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KF51 UJD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,944 mi
Last recorded87,944 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 UJD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 87,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 83,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,298 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,306 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 69,306 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,051 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 53,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,490 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,498 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,160 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,392 miles

N/S and O/S front wiper blades starting to smear screen

N/S front tyre starting to perish

O/S front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,181 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

slight up and down movement in steering column .

Fail 22 Oct 2008 33,181 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight up and down movement in steering column .

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,977 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,962 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 30,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 28,171 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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KF51 UJD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KF51 UJD, 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.

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What year was KF51 UJD registered?

KF51 UJD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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