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Y314 KUB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,195 mi
Last recorded112,195 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 KUB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 112,195 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 112,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 110,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,581 miles

front valance is damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,678 miles

front valance damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 70,098 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

auxillary belt cracking

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

near side front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,397 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front bumper corner partially insecure

offside front inner wheel arch guard partially insecure

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,114 miles

dynamic stability control warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2008 57,114 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dynamic stability control warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,594 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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Y314 KUB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y314 KUB, 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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Y314 KUB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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