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Y152 NBL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,075 mi
Last recorded186,075 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 NBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 186,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 181,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 177,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 167,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 161,153 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 152,535 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 143,278 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 143,278 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 140,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2017 129,237 miles

rear brake hose slight cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2017 128,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake hose slight cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,839 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 125,839 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 122,025 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 118,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 115,747 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 112,382 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 108,361 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,560 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 100,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 100,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r park brake performance could be better

Pass 17 Nov 2008 88,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 86,742 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 86,741 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,813 miles

Both front tyres are @ 3mm

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2005 58,774 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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Y152 NBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y152 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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Y152 NBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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