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Y313 CRW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,708 mi
Last recorded159,708 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 CRW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 159,708 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 151,014 miles

underside of car has plastic covers fitted in plcces

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on dash

ext. system starting to to rust in places

general wear on all discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

plastic covers fitted over parts of rngine and front susp areas

slight damage to boyh front plastic inner wings

slight damage to n/s sil

slight damage to rear number plates

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 26 Apr 2010 151,014 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on dash

ext. system starting to to rust in places

general wear on all discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

plastic covers fitted over parts of rngine and front susp areas

slight damage to boyh front plastic inner wings

slight damage to n/s sil

slight damage to rear number plates

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has plastic covers fitted in plcces

Fail 2 May 2009 144,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 144,017 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 137,608 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 136,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 120,502 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads not visible

Pass 14 Dec 2005 107,154 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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Y313 CRW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y313 CRW, 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 Y313 CRW?

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What year was Y313 CRW registered?

Y313 CRW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y313 CRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y313 CRW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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