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NJ51 WJD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 WJD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2010

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

mileage display illumination inoperative. mileage not visible

nearside and offside rear brake discs showing deterioration

Pass 20 Oct 2010

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

mileage display illumination inoperative. mileage not visible

nearside and offside rear brake discs showing deterioration

Pass 17 Oct 2009 143,455 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

sills floor chassi and brake pipes surface rust salt advise to wax oil

Pass 16 Oct 2008 134,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 113,899 miles

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

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

dry on chassi,body and fuel pipes need cleaning and wax oiling

slight movement within inner steering rack joints both front

Pass 19 Oct 2006 91,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 91,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 WJD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ51 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

NJ51 WJD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is NJ51 WJD safe to buy?

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