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Y396 ULD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,410 mi
Last recorded178,410 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 ULD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 178,410 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 178,408 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 165,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 164,727 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 163,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 163,198 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 157,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 149,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 137,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 128,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight splits to offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2007 118,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 109,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 101,591 miles

Suspect rear near side seatbelt clasp ia sticking.

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

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Y396 ULD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y396 ULD, 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 Y396 ULD registered?

Y396 ULD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y396 ULD safe to buy?

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