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Y232 LVT

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,055 mi
Last recorded138,055 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 LVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 138,055 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 137,745 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 137,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,957 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 136,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 135,760 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 135,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 134,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 131,043 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 123,109 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 115,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,673 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,553 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 106,552 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 99,289 miles

NSR TYRE WAS FLAT BUT RE INFLATED

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 99,289 miles

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

NSR TYRE WAS FLAT BUT RE INFLATED

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,887 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 76,105 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 67,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,426 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 57,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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Y232 LVT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y232 LVT, 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 Y232 LVT registered?

Y232 LVT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y232 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y232 LVT shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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