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Y386 WGJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,541 mi
Last recorded85,541 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 WGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 85,541 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 85,540 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,035 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 62,035 miles

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

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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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?

The MOT history for Y386 WGJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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