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Y414 NGS

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,112 mi
Last recorded117,112 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 NGS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 117,112 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,241 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 113,241 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 113,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2013
Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,003 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 110,003 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 102,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 92,728 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor wire adrift

Fail 19 Jun 2008 92,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor wire adrift

Pass 13 Jul 2007 89,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 86,057 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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Y414 NGS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol 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 Y414 NGS, 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 Y414 NGS registered?

Y414 NGS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y414 NGS safe to buy?

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