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Y358 KAE

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,428 mi
Last recorded121,428 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 KAE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 May 2011 121,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 117,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 110,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 102,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2007 94,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 May 2006 91,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 87,214 miles

Offside front tyre worn inside edge and tread stepped.

Offside rear tyre slight wear on inside edge.

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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Y358 KAE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y358 KAE, 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

How do I check the history of Y358 KAE?

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What year was Y358 KAE registered?

Y358 KAE is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y358 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y358 KAE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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