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VD51 ULY

2019 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,688 mi
Last recorded83,688 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 5 Series42,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD51 ULY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,616 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 69,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 47,863 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 18,115 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 17,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 14,483 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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VD51 ULY is a 2019 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2019 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 42,988 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 VD51 ULY, 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 7 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VD51 ULY?

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What year was VD51 ULY registered?

VD51 ULY is a 2019 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 2019.

Is VD51 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VD51 ULY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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