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Y176 FUP

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,656 mi
Last recorded140,656 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 FUP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 140,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 133,267 miles

advise oil leak on rear axle/differential

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 133,267 miles

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

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

advise oil leak on rear axle/differential

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 126,144 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 126,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 119,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear differential unit leaking fluid

Pass 24 Sep 2011 113,253 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 113,253 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,153 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 100,253 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

differential oil leak

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Sep 2008 94,751 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2007 90,062 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 90,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 85,596 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 85,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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Y176 FUP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y176 FUP, 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 Y176 FUP registered?

Y176 FUP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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