MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,646 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
abs light show intermittent fault
both front headlamps misty
coolant and oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil / water leak
steering / suspension has slight play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front bumper damaged
offside headlamp lens cracked
undertray insecure
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine Managment Lamp Staying on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Engine Managment Lamp Staying on
T C light staying on
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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Y421 VJW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y421 VJW, 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 Y421 VJW registered?
Y421 VJW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2001.
Is Y421 VJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y421 VJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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