MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,153 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES WORN
Oil leak
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage wheel rims.
inner front brake pads wearing low.
stone chips front windscreen.
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage wheel rims.
inner front brake pads wearing low.
stone chips front windscreen.
both front tyres wearing low edges.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration rear number plate.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
deterioration wiper blade rubbers.
stone chips front windscreen.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
damage wheel rims.
deterioration rear number plate.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
deterioration wiper blade rubbers.
front tyres wearing low on the edges.
stone chips front windscreen.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims
rear brake pads getting low. n/s/rear tyre on limit.
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y492 VBK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y492 VBK, 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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Y492 VBK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 May 2001.
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