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Y116 KHK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,254 mi
Last recorded159,254 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 KHK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 159,254 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air freshener removed from the interior mirror

nearside mirror broken and glass missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 159,254 miles

air freshener removed from the interior mirror

nearside mirror broken and glass missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 150,928 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 150,926 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 132,067 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 132,067 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s and o/s mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2009 109,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 89,153 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 89,153 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 72,403 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 58,831 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,831 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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Y116 KHK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y116 KHK, 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 Y116 KHK registered?

Y116 KHK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y116 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y116 KHK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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