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Y421 VJW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,646 mi
Last recorded139,646 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 VJW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 139,646 miles

abs light show intermittent fault

both front headlamps misty

coolant and oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 122,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,401 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 114,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 107,493 miles

Engine Managment Lamp Staying on

Fail 9 Aug 2010 107,493 miles

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

Engine Managment Lamp Staying on

T C light staying on

Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 94,454 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 94,454 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 79,472 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,472 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,920 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y421 VJW?

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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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