Where was the BM51Y number plate registered?

Vehicles with the BM51Y prefix were first registered in Birmingham, West Midlands through official DVLA regional allocation tag BM.

What year was a BM51Y registration plate released?

The BM51Y series was issued during September 2001 to February 2002.

What is the MOT pass rate for BM51Y vehicles?

Vehicles in the BM51Y cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 86.7% based on 15 recorded DVSA inspections.

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BM51Y Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Birmingham, West Midlands during September 2001 to February 2002 with registration prefix BM51Y.

Area Office: Birmingham (Birmingham, West Midlands)
Release Period: September 2001 to February 2002
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 86.7%

BM51Y Cohort Statistics

Popular Makes

BMW 66.7% (2)

VOLKSWAGEN 33.3% (1)

86.7%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 15 historical tests

Common Colors

Blue2 vehicles

Black1 vehicles

Active Plates in BM51Y Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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BM51YAM

MOT Expired

BMW X5

3.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2019
MOT Expiry: 14 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BM51YES

MOT Valid

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 21 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BM51YOB

MOT Valid

BMW 520

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: May 2015
MOT Expiry: 11 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for BM51Y Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

BMW Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about BM51Y Plates

Where was the BM51Y number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with BM51Y were assigned to the Birmingham covering Birmingham, West Midlands. The first two letters (BM) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is BM51Y?

The BM51Y age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2001 to February 2002.

How can I check the MOT history of a BM51Y vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.