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Y46 UTR

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,384 mi
Last recorded182,384 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 UTR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 182,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 177,652 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 172,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 167,317 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 167,314 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 161,875 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 161,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 156,367 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 150,134 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 143,737 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 136,583 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 131,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 124,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 116,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 116,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 109,319 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 109,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,204 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 93,252 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,575 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 68,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 58,907 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,410 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 UTR is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y46 UTR, 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 Y46 UTR registered?

Y46 UTR is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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