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RE51 LJA

2001 Bmw 5 Series · Petrol · 2494cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2494cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Bmw 5 Series Petrol 2494cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 148,394 miles on the clock, averaging 9,783 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE51 LJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,394
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,783

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,394 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,836
Average per year9,783
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE51 LJA 26k56k87k118k148k '06'19'12

Check RE51 LJA

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage148,394 miles
Since last MOT+16,836 miles
PASS
Mileage131,558 miles
Since last MOT+16,463 miles
PASS
Mileage115,095 miles
Since last MOT+16,976 miles
PASS
Mileage98,119 miles
Since last MOT+19,532 miles
PASS
Mileage78,587 miles
Since last MOT+28,621 miles
PASS
Mileage49,966 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage43,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,813 miles
PASS
Mileage41,560 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
PASS
Mileage37,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage34,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage31,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage29,346 miles
Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage25,585 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 LJA
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2494cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RE51 LJA

What car is RE51 LJA?

RE51 LJA is an silver Bmw 5 Series, petrol (2494cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RE51 LJA?

The last recorded mileage for RE51 LJA was 148,394 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE51 LJA passed its MOT?

RE51 LJA has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 26 Mar 2019.

Is RE51 LJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 LJA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RE51 LJA?

RE51 LJA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.