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Y114 NBL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

175,709 mi
Last recorded175,709 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 NBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 175,709 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 174,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 174,716 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 172,551 miles

Offside rear jacking point corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 172,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside rear jacking point corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 171,040 miles

Offside Rear Jacking point corrodded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 171,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Jacking point corrodded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield loose.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 169,488 miles

Offside Rear Jacking point starting to corrode.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 169,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Jacking point starting to corrode.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 166,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 166,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 165,289 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill has slightly corroded, not in prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 165,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill has slightly corroded, not in prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 162,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 160,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 155,955 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 151,876 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 151,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 143,567 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 143,511 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 138,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 137,248 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 137,236 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 135,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 130,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 124,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,927 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 109,417 miles

Slight inefficiency in offside parking brake

Pass 29 Aug 2006 97,602 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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Y114 NBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y114 NBL, 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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Y114 NBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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