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RJ51 RBF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 RBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,171 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 118,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,005 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 112,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 112,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 109,849 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,965 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 107,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 101,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2019 101,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 96,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,920 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 90,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,930 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 84,794 miles

Headlamp aim too low both reflectors insecure (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 79,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 69,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,252 miles

front to rears corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,308 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,865 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,507 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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RJ51 RBF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ51 RBF, 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 RJ51 RBF registered?

RJ51 RBF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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