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Y218 KRB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

255,973 mi
Last recorded255,973 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 KRB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 255,973 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

No high level brake light

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has reserve travel

Fail 8 Jan 2021 255,973 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

No high level brake light

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has reserve travel

Fail 13 Oct 2020 254,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 241,676 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres on legal limit

offside front track rod end slight play

Pass 5 May 2018 224,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 204,435 miles

o/s and n/s front discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2017 204,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s front discs worm

Pass 4 Mar 2016 193,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 193,449 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 184,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 184,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 170,738 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 170,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 157,584 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 157,584 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2012 147,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 141,107 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 141,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 132,703 miles

Both rear brake discs slight scouring.

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 132,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear brake discs slight scouring.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 123,871 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 123,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 117,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 108,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 98,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,504 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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Y218 KRB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y218 KRB, 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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Y218 KRB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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