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MJ51 VUO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,662 mi
Last recorded101,662 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VUO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 101,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 82,126 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,232 miles

hand brake effort just legal

rear centre seat belt coupling not accessable

Fail 3 Mar 2006 70,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

oil leak rear diff

rear centre seat belt couoling missing

Pass 12 Sep 2005 59,374 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2005 59,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VUO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ51 VUO, 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 MJ51 VUO registered?

MJ51 VUO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is MJ51 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ51 VUO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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