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Y209 PRE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,024 mi
Last recorded114,024 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 PRE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 114,024 miles

centre brake light removed/inopperative

Pass 4 Jun 2009 101,862 miles

n/s front anti roll bar link gator split

n/s rear tyre split on inner and outer sides of tread

o/s rear tyre worn excess on inner side and split

Fail 4 Jun 2009 101,862 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front anti roll bar link gator split

n/s rear tyre split on inner and outer sides of tread

o/s rear tyre worn excess on inner side and split

Pass 17 Jun 2008 95,165 miles

small split in o/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,220 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 88,197 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s and n/s front tyre inner and outer tread poor

Fail 20 Jun 2006 80,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,951 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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Y209 PRE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y209 PRE, 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 Y209 PRE registered?

Y209 PRE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y209 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y209 PRE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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