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Y449 BPB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,336 mi
Last recorded127,336 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 BPB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 127,336 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear x2) (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2025 122,262 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 108,957 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,267 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 97,267 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH BULBS CHANGED (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,252 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,763 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,538 miles

Light scratches in swept area of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 89,538 miles

Light scratches in swept area of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,378 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both wipers have a slight smear (screen dirty )

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has damage and slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,812 miles

Front Oil leak

Front both wiper have a slight smear & judder on 1st wipe

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 79,211 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,359 miles

high level stop lamp not working

n/s/r inner position lamp not working

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,054 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads seem thin, suggest to have wheels removed and inspected further

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,209 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,457 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)

o/s parking brake

Fail 26 Jul 2012 69,457 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s parking brake

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,688 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 67,688 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,681 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,372 miles

o/s rear tyre has worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,372 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,274 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,013 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,031 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn too legal limit(n/s/f worst)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes worn low

nearside stop light slight lower light output?

o/s/r handbrake low reading

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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Y449 BPB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y449 BPB, 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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Y449 BPB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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