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Y376 NKU

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,242 mi
Last recorded171,242 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY376 NKU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 171,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 170,128 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID KIT FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle FOULING WHEEL ARCH (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned LOCKING NUT ON TRACK ROD LOOSE (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED WITH CHALK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL / JACKING POINT HOLED AND CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle TYRE FOULING WHEEL ARCH (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 167,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 165,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 160,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 160,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 156,819 miles

Offside Slight play in inner track rod

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 156,812 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Slight play in inner track rod

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 152,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 150,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 150,174 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 143,252 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 135,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 135,656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 131,082 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 131,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Jun 2012 117,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,392 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 90,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,346 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,980 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,383 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 64,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,491 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 57,723 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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Y376 NKU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y376 NKU, 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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Y376 NKU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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