MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all tyres worn, nearside rear tyre on limit
oil leaks
under tray poor
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
all tyres worn, nearside rear tyre on limit
oil leaks
under tray poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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Y159 RBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y159 RBL, 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 Y159 RBL registered?
Y159 RBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 April 2001.
Is Y159 RBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y159 RBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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