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Y342 EAA

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,020 mi
Last recorded148,020 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 EAA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 148,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 141,600 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 135,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 122,513 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 118,186 miles

slight play in nearside rear top ball joint

slight play in offside rear lower arm bush

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,498 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,489 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,439 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 101,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,593 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 82,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,466 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,137 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,181 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,392 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,974 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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Y342 EAA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y342 EAA, 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 Y342 EAA registered?

Y342 EAA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y342 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y342 EAA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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