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Y37 SBY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,640 mi
Last recorded89,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 SBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

e.m,l on

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

oil filler cap missing

radiator header tank leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,640 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

e.m,l on

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

oil filler cap missing

radiator header tank leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside front wing

engine management light on

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2013 786,969 miles

both rear suspension arms have slight play in a bush

n/s/f tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 12 Jul 2013 786,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear suspension arms have slight play in a bush

n/s/f tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 14 Mar 2012 70,706 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,951 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,959 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,869 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,560 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 45,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,945 miles

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

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

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

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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Y37 SBY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y37 SBY, 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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Y37 SBY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y37 SBY safe to buy?

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