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Y265 KBT

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,854 mi
Last recorded142,854 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 KBT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 142,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 139,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 139,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 131,690 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 131,598 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 116,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 112,934 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 101,017 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2010 87,156 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,332 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,180 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 47,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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Y265 KBT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y265 KBT, 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 Y265 KBT registered?

Y265 KBT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y265 KBT safe to buy?

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