MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,541 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
air-bag warning light on
brake pad warning light on
diff casing leaking oil
engine leaking oil
front shock absorbers shafts slightly scored
rear anti-roll bar drop-link bushes worn
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread depths very low (both on 2mm)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have nails in tread
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread depths low (both 2mm)
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have nails through tread
rear brake discs slightly corroded
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Y386 WGJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y386 WGJ, 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 Y386 WGJ registered?
Y386 WGJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 2001.
Is Y386 WGJ safe to buy?
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