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Y347 KBM

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

175,892 mi
Last recorded175,892 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 KBM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 175,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 172,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2020 172,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn gaiter split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2019 166,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 163,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 161,367 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 157,732 miles

tyres deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2016 150,863 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 150,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 145,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 140,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 133,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 128,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 123,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 115,896 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 109,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 109,907 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 102,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 96,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 89,870 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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Y347 KBM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y347 KBM, 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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Y347 KBM is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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