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Y263 CLJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,167 mi
Last recorded152,167 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 152,167 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 152,167 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 152,107 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 152,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 152,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 152,015 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 152,015 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 150,291 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 146,678 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 146,676 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 140,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 135,386 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 135,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 128,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 122,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,367 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,301 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,074 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 82,484 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 75,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,850 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,009 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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Y263 CLJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y263 CLJ, 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 Y263 CLJ registered?

Y263 CLJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y263 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 CLJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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