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Y46 BPC

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,986 mi
Last recorded158,986 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 BPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2013 158,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 158,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 145,734 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 138,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 138,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 127,555 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 127,554 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 119,855 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 119,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 111,839 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 111,839 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 103,705 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 90,141 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 90,141 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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Y46 BPC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y46 BPC, 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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Y46 BPC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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