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Y265 PDB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,866 mi
Last recorded133,866 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 PDB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 133,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 175,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,230 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,366 miles

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

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,805 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 74,805 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2010 73,778 miles
Pass 17 May 2009 68,402 miles
Pass 11 May 2008 60,234 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 51,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 42,797 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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Y265 PDB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PDB, 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

How do I check the history of Y265 PDB?

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What year was Y265 PDB registered?

Y265 PDB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y265 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y265 PDB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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