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WJ51 EHY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,413 mi
Last recorded99,413 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 EHY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2022 99,413 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 99,156 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 98,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,349 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,230 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,858 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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WJ51 EHY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ51 EHY, 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

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What year was WJ51 EHY registered?

WJ51 EHY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is WJ51 EHY safe to buy?

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