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Y506 TDL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,892 mi
Last recorded114,892 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 TDL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack between the tread

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between the tread

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 114,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack between the tread

Nearside Front wing liner has some damage and is loose on the front edge

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between the tread

engine light on

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2015 109,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

engine warning light lit up

stone chip on lower part of windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,824 miles

front discs pitted

front pads low

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 104,822 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn through centre of tread

front discs pitted

front pads low

oil leak

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edges recommend replacment

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,704 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 93,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,996 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 84,381 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,091 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,515 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 73,515 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,416 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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Y506 TDL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y506 TDL, 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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Y506 TDL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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