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Y218 UGH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,884 mi
Last recorded139,884 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 UGH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 139,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp missing

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mainly the O/S/F bushing of the rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 139,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp insecure Inner unit of lamp insecure and possible adjuster fault (4.1.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly under inflated

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor disconnected

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mainly the O/S/F bushing of the rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 138,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 135,077 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 135,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2017 132,970 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 130,065 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2015 126,022 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 122,245 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 May 2014 122,245 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 May 2013 116,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 113,913 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 107,712 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 107,711 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 10 May 2010 102,170 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 102,170 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 96,657 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 86,838 miles

Horn getting poor

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 61,264 miles

both frot tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,004 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 52,004 miles

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

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 UGH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y218 UGH, 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 UGH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y218 UGH safe to buy?

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