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Y103 BPH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,693 mi
Last recorded96,693 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 BPH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,528 miles

drivers door mirror glass becoming unclear

Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,623 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror becoming unclear

slight play in both front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,679 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 10 Nov 2009 72,679 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 11 Nov 2008 66,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 45,546 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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Y103 BPH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y103 BPH, 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 Y103 BPH registered?

Y103 BPH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y103 BPH safe to buy?

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