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Y196 ATR

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,705 mi
Last recorded117,705 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 ATR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (inside pads) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres worn inside edges

Fail 6 Aug 2019 117,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively /offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (inside pads) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 113,425 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 113,425 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 111,470 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,470 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,396 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 99,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,658 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 91,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 74,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,049 miles

various small chips to front screen, both rear tyres below limit on iner edge (1.0mm), nearside front tyre going bald outer edge, offside front tyre close to limit inner edge (2.0mm) SIZE 22555R16W

Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,653 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,549 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

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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Y196 ATR is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y196 ATR, 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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Y196 ATR is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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