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WU51 YDJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,573 mi
Last recorded131,573 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 YDJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 131,573 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 131,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 121,672 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 121,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers slightly smeary

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 111,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,751 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 99,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 88,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 79,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,135 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 68,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,908 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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WU51 YDJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU51 YDJ, 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 WU51 YDJ registered?

WU51 YDJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WU51 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 YDJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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