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Y158 TGM

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,028 mi
Last recorded98,028 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 TGM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 81,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,576 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009
Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 64,983 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,607 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,298 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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Y158 TGM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y158 TGM, 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 Y158 TGM registered?

Y158 TGM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y158 TGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y158 TGM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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