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Y166 WDS

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,780 mi
Last recorded74,780 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 WDS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,780 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 74,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 74,666 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,598 miles

nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

slight wear offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,869 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advisory rear exhaust heatsheild adrift

Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,861 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front rear view mirror cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,180 miles

advisory both rear tyres getting low on tread

advisory nail in n/s/r tyre tread

advisory slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

advisory small chips on o/s of windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,576 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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Y166 WDS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y166 WDS, 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 Y166 WDS registered?

Y166 WDS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y166 WDS safe to buy?

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