MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
o/s/r door cannot opened from outside the vehicle
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
o/s/r door cannot opened from outside the vehicle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Y506 VVP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y506 VVP, 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 Y506 VVP registered?
Y506 VVP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 August 2001.
Is Y506 VVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y506 VVP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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