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Y32 JVJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

170,223 mi
Last recorded170,223 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 JVJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 170,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp fogged but not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake shield corroded and loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 166,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount splitting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 160,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 157,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 154,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 154,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 151,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 151,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective loose inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective loose inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 149,462 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 149,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,362 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 131,891 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 131,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 124,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 110,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,749 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,712 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,728 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 76,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,340 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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Y32 JVJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y32 JVJ, 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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What year was Y32 JVJ registered?

Y32 JVJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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