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CNZ 3946

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,070 mi
Last recorded194,070 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 3946
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 194,070 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak No damping (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 177,610 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust bracket/mount insecure

Front number plate damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyre treads have cuts

hazards flashing double time

Fail 5 Oct 2016 177,759 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminated when position lamps are on (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush/yellow chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminated when position lamps are on (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush/yellow chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not hit windscreen/pump weak (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust bracket/mount insecure

Front number plate damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyre treads have cuts

hazards flashing double time

Pass 1 Jul 2015 159,311 miles

Corrosion in NS/OS sills.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF Tyre worn on edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 159,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion in NS/OS sills.

E/M Light on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF Tyre worn on edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 147,547 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 147,547 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 137,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 129,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 123,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 117,956 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 110,454 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 100,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 92,205 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 82,735 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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CNZ 3946 is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CNZ 3946, 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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What year was CNZ 3946 registered?

CNZ 3946 is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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