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SE51 DJV

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

242,551 mi
Last recorded242,551 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 DJV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 242,551 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 237,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 237,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 224,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 207,837 miles

all of the brake discs are rusty

both front rims are dinked

dip pattern poor headlamps need cleaning up

front anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

front exhaust brt is rusty

handbrake works but does not lock out! also poss ajustment

slight play in the ns track rod end

Pass 16 Jun 2016 197,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hear shield loose

rear sub frame bushes starting to split/move

Fail 7 Jun 2016 197,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hear shield loose

rear sub frame bushes starting to split/move

Pass 1 Jun 2015 180,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 167,729 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 167,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 145,272 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 145,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 127,956 miles

1.front and rear pads discs worn

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 127,813 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1.front and rear pads discs worn

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 116,176 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 116,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 107,895 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 107,895 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 103,517 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 103,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 86,566 miles

N/S/F Tyre low on outer edge

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Hub bearing slight roughness

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2007 86,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust smokey

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,553 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 59,306 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 59,306 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SE51 DJV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE51 DJV, 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 SE51 DJV registered?

SE51 DJV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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