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Y351 TBK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,836 mi
Last recorded133,836 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 TBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 133,836 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 133,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to n/s

Pass 12 Jun 2007 122,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 117,518 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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Y351 TBK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y351 TBK, 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 Y351 TBK registered?

Y351 TBK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y351 TBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y351 TBK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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