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LJ51 TWK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

198,817 mi
Last recorded198,817 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TWK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 198,817 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 198,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 191,420 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 191,415 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outter sill area (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 183,891 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 174,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 166,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 154,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 154,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 143,919 miles

Front inner brake disc surfaces have corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under tray covers are fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 143,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front inner brake disc surfaces have corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 132,955 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray covers are fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2010 132,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 121,680 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Front under tray cover is fitted

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front bumper is insecure

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

Rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 17 Jul 2009 120,681 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front cover under tray is fitted

front tyres are worn on the inner edge of the tread

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,136 miles

Front and rear tyres are worn on the edges and have splits in the tread

Front under tray is fitted

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,328 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 84,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LJ51 TWK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJ51 TWK, 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 LJ51 TWK registered?

LJ51 TWK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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