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Y492 VBK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,153 mi
Last recorded118,153 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 VBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,153 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 112,709 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,519 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,085 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 100,085 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,306 miles

BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES WORN

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,588 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 86,588 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,448 miles

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.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 79,028 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,901 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 61,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,061 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,582 miles

rear brake pads getting low. n/s/rear tyre on limit.

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

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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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