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Y378 OAN

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,041 mi
Last recorded108,041 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 OAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,041 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,738 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 106,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 106,719 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slight worn

Pass 5 Sep 2009 86,887 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front + rear number plates slightly disfigured

Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,413 miles

front + rear number plates disfigured

Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,402 miles

advise to replace the front wipers blad

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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Y378 OAN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y378 OAN, 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 Y378 OAN registered?

Y378 OAN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y378 OAN safe to buy?

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