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Y174 DKB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,787 mi
Last recorded110,787 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 DKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,631 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 102,613 miles

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

Braking system leaking abs pump (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,028 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 94,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,608 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 84,608 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,811 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,043 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 66,043 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,040 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 48,181 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 48,181 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y174 DKB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y174 DKB, 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 Y174 DKB registered?

Y174 DKB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y174 DKB safe to buy?

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