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WP51 DNE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,263 mi
Last recorded114,263 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 DNE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,263 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

centre brake light disconnected

vehicle underside wax oiled obscuring some components

Fail 17 Sep 2025 114,086 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside wax oiled obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2024 109,345 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH centre pipe across rear floor-pan above rear subframe corroded - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH front flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in operation compared to offside - requires attention/adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut on inner wall - no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose above silencer

vehicle underside waxoyled obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2024 109,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A/R/B linkage ball joint also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH centre pipe across rear floor-pan above rear subframe corroded - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH front flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in operation compared to offside - requires attention/adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut on inner wall - no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose above silencer

vehicle underside waxoyled obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,270 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,142 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,847 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,101 miles

O/S/R Tyre tread low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,782 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 74,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 71,740 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 69,279 miles

Both rear tyre treads on 2mm close to legal minimum of 1.6mm.

N/S Hand brake performance poor.

Pass 1 May 2010 66,764 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 63,401 miles

Slight play in n/s/f suspension leg lower rear ball joint.

Pass 2 May 2008 60,135 miles

Slight play in n/s/f track control arm swivel joint.

Pass 9 May 2007 57,387 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 57,387 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,286 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 57,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 51,503 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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WP51 DNE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WP51 DNE, 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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WP51 DNE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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