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Y137 DMD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,563 mi
Last recorded120,563 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 DMD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 120,563 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 120,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 118,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 111,484 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 111,484 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre slight cut to sidewall

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

rear no plate backing started to pull

Pass 3 May 2006 103,383 miles

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

slight play in steering rask

transmission differential leaking

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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Y137 DMD 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 Y137 DMD, 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 Y137 DMD registered?

Y137 DMD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y137 DMD safe to buy?

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