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M70 TTB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,752 mi
Last recorded141,752 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 TTB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 141,752 miles

Centre Rear High level brake/stop light not working

Nearside Rear Advanced Corrosion detected at outer rear sills

Fail 30 Jul 2018 141,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre Rear High level brake/stop light not working

Nearside Rear Advanced Corrosion detected at outer rear sills

Pass 5 Aug 2017 136,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,950 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 127,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 105,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,605 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 98,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,589 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,927 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,299 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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M70 TTB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M70 TTB, 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 M70 TTB registered?

M70 TTB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is M70 TTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 TTB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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