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Y1 DSD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,412 mi
Last recorded73,412 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 DSD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 73,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 67,643 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 58,857 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 58,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 49,614 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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Y1 DSD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y1 DSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y1 DSD registered?

Y1 DSD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y1 DSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y1 DSD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y1 DSD have outstanding finance?

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