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MJ51 EXS

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,949 mi
Last recorded127,949 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 EXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 127,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 124,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 121,065 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 118,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 114,500 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 109,294 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 104,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,418 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 91,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 91,390 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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MJ51 EXS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ51 EXS, 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 MJ51 EXS?

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What year was MJ51 EXS registered?

MJ51 EXS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is MJ51 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ51 EXS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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