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NJ51 WGD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,379 mi
Last recorded99,379 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 WGD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,693 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,907 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2011 84,366 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,493 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,346 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 78,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2008 60,743 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 51,043 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 51,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 May 2006 43,447 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 43,441 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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NJ51 WGD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NJ51 WGD, 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 NJ51 WGD registered?

NJ51 WGD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is NJ51 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 WGD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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