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K1 AYG

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,049 mi
Last recorded165,049 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 AYG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 165,049 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 165,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 159,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 157,630 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 154,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 148,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,758 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine cover

outer sill covers fitted

unable to see front and rear pads

under trays

Pass 10 Nov 2014 142,224 miles

slight play o/s steering

Pass 2 Oct 2013 135,604 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 135,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 124,516 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 124,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and on limit

Pass 9 Sep 2011 114,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 112,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 107,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 103,217 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,618 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 91,574 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 91,574 miles

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

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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K1 AYG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K1 AYG, 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 K1 AYG registered?

K1 AYG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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The MOT history for K1 AYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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