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Y372 UBY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,876 mi
Last recorded93,876 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY372 UBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 93,876 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 93,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wipers worn.and front wheel tracking out

Pass 24 May 2008 90,133 miles

both front tyres low on tread. front screen damaged slight all brake discs slight pitting

Fail 23 May 2008 90,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres low on tread. front screen damaged slight all brake discs slight pitting

Fail 2 Apr 2007 80,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,069 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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Y372 UBY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y372 UBY, 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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What year was Y372 UBY registered?

Y372 UBY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y372 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y372 UBY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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