MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,105 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front no plate delaminating
front screen stonechipped
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn to limit
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine warning light on
Offside 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)
both front tyres worn low and tread slightly perishing
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
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Y298 PBE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 Y298 PBE, 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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Y298 PBE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2001.
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