MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
play in offside front radius arm outer ball joint
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
offside front brake creaking when operated
offside rear outer brake pad getting low
slight blow from front exhaust flexis/soot stain on mesh
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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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Y48 SBP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y48 SBP safe to buy?
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