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Y509 OBL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,278 mi
Last recorded100,278 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 OBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2011 100,278 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 95,682 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 91,444 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2009 91,444 miles

airbag light on

Pass 11 Mar 2008 88,139 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 88,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 85,085 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 85,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 123,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

front brake pads low on linig material,(unable to see inner pads suspect close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges and both close to legal 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
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Y509 OBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y509 OBL, 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 Y509 OBL registered?

Y509 OBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y509 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y509 OBL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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