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Y146 VDA

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

145,932 mi
Last recorded145,932 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 VDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 145,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 137,248 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 137,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 127,356 miles

Offside Front original link boot has been repaired

tyres cracking.

Fail 17 May 2024 127,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

tyres cracking.

Pass 3 Jun 2023 121,029 miles

Park brake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Jun 2023 121,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Park brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Jun 2022 117,944 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 117,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 115,388 miles

osr/nsr/&osf indicators discoloured,front sills corrosion evident.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,680 miles

Front corrosion evident of both sides front sill sections

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill advanced corrosion evident lower front

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os&ns (1.1.11 (c))

all brake flexi hoses advanced perishing & splitting evident

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod complete has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dog Leg (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dog Leg (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 563,787 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,388 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,931 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,343 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,467 miles

front tyres on 4mm 225/55/16w

rear tyres on 2mm

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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Y146 VDA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y146 VDA, 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 Y146 VDA registered?

Y146 VDA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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