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Y48 SBP

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,415 mi
Last recorded181,415 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 SBP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 181,415 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

different width tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 22 Apr 2008 172,132 miles

play in offside front radius arm outer ball joint

Fail 17 Apr 2008 172,122 miles

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

nearside handbrake performance considerably lower than offside

play in offside front radius arm outer ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2007 155,553 miles

offside front brake creaking when operated

offside rear outer brake pad getting low

slight blow from front exhaust flexis/soot stain on mesh

Pass 20 Apr 2006 130,720 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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Y48 SBP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y48 SBP, 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 Y48 SBP registered?

Y48 SBP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y48 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y48 SBP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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