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SJ51 WWC

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,122 mi
Last recorded119,122 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 WWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 119,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 166,818 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 166,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 146,203 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 145,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 122,401 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 122,401 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 96,175 miles

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

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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SJ51 WWC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ51 WWC, 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

How do I check the history of SJ51 WWC?

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What year was SJ51 WWC registered?

SJ51 WWC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is SJ51 WWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 WWC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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