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W641 VMY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,757 mi
Last recorded95,757 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW641 VMY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 95,757 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 89,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 89,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 84,507 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 84,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 123,433 miles

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

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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W641 VMY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W641 VMY, 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 W641 VMY registered?

W641 VMY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is W641 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W641 VMY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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