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Y317 LAP

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

164,787 mi
Last recorded164,787 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 LAP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 164,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 164,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 149,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Mar 2021 147,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 147,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 146,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 146,941 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rubbers also missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both steel brake pipes running front to rear along O/S are excessively corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 144,575 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 144,574 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,817 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 139,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,083 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 134,105 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 134,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 131,404 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 129,026 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 129,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 126,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 122,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 121,039 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 107,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 98,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 77,980 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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Y317 LAP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y317 LAP, 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 Y317 LAP registered?

Y317 LAP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y317 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y317 LAP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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