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Y426 OBL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 OBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 137,483 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 137,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 123,718 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 111,303 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 111,259 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 97,074 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 82,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 77,903 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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Y426 OBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y426 OBL, 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 Y426 OBL registered?

Y426 OBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y426 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y426 OBL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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