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Y403 WGJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,636 mi
Last recorded112,636 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY403 WGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 112,636 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 112,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak on to exhaust ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f lower arm bush has slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,236 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,675 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 87,675 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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2010 72,646 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,713 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,726 miles

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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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Y403 WGJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y403 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y403 WGJ registered?

Y403 WGJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y403 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y403 WGJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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