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Y466 NBU

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,666 mi
Last recorded51,666 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 NBU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 51,666 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 48,731 miles

Body kit fitted but not likely to cause injury when grazed

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 48,731 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Body kit fitted but not likely to cause injury when grazed

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,103 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,202 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 35,199 miles

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a slice in the outer sidewall.

Pass 1 May 2018 33,534 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,440 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,915 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,098 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,946 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 26,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,047 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 24,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,062 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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Y466 NBU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y466 NBU, 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 Y466 NBU registered?

Y466 NBU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y466 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y466 NBU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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