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Y365 NBL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,100 mi
Last recorded88,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY365 NBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 88,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,260 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,565 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 85,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,393 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 81,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,149 miles

Oil leak ()

both front upper suspension arm front bushes worn slightly

center brake light not working

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

slight play in both front anti roll bar saddle bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,087 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,724 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,717 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 61,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S auto head light adjuster not working

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,427 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,414 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,431 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKEPADS CLOSE TOO LIMIT

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,160 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 4,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,340 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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Y365 NBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y365 NBL, 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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Y365 NBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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