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Y447 TBY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,437 mi
Last recorded101,437 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 TBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,437 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 101,437 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,966 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 91,966 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 81,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,692 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,116 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,530 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,264 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,084 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 59,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 50,861 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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Y447 TBY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y447 TBY, 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 Y447 TBY registered?

Y447 TBY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y447 TBY safe to buy?

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