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Y498 TTR

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,243 mi
Last recorded114,243 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 TTR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 114,243 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 114,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 103,318 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,018 miles

o/s and n/s rear anti-roll bar links worn

Pass 10 Jul 2006 91,455 miles

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

Nearside handbrake not as efficient as offside

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

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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Y498 TTR is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y498 TTR, 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 Y498 TTR registered?

Y498 TTR is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y498 TTR safe to buy?

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