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Y461 PNW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,259 mi
Last recorded63,259 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 PNW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,259 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 55,533 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 45,519 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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Y461 PNW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y461 PNW, 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 Y461 PNW?

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What year was Y461 PNW registered?

Y461 PNW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y461 PNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y461 PNW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y461 PNW have outstanding finance?

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