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Y113 AKJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,590 mi
Last recorded52,590 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY113 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,590 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,969 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT BULB HOLDER HAS MELTED AND REQUIRES NEW HOLDER.

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 51,969 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT BULB HOLDER HAS MELTED AND REQUIRES NEW HOLDER.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,338 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,037 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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Y113 AKJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel 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 Y113 AKJ, 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 Y113 AKJ registered?

Y113 AKJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2001.

Is Y113 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y113 AKJ 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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