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WR51 UBJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,442 mi
Last recorded173,442 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 UBJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 173,442 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 173,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 170,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 166,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 161,773 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 156,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

headlamp wiring is insecure

windows tinted at time of test

windscreen has chips/damage within zone a and zone b

Fail 30 Jun 2012 156,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

headlamp wiring is insecure

windows tinted at time of test

windscreen has chips/damage within zone a and zone b

Pass 18 Jun 2011 151,038 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 146,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 139,981 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 136,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 131,199 miles

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 parking brake effort low

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre side wall damaged

play in both rear anti roll bar drop link joints

play in both rear hub lower forward mounting bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2006 118,822 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle view to components nil

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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WR51 UBJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WR51 UBJ, 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 WR51 UBJ registered?

WR51 UBJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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The MOT history for WR51 UBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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