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Y413 BCV

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY413 BCV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 171,090 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 170,556 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 153,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 153,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust shielding insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2012 140,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011

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

fluid around ABS block unable to see a leak though

fuel pipes rusting

slight free play noted at osf steering

Fail 20 Apr 2011

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fluid around ABS block unable to see a leak though

fuel pipes rusting

slight free play noted at osf steering

Pass 21 Apr 2010 117,745 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008
Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,168 miles

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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Y413 BCV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y413 BCV, 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 Y413 BCV registered?

Y413 BCV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y413 BCV safe to buy?

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