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Y527 PTS

2001 BMW 750

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

113,696 mi
Last recorded113,696 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 75090,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 PTS
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 113,696 miles

EML on

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 113,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

EML on

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 113,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 111,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,056 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 107,056 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 102,001 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle area ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass partially deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 102,001 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle area ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass partially deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,446 miles

Nearside Rear Grease leaking from hub

Fail 7 Nov 2018 99,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Grease leaking from hub

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,672 miles

Exhaust front brackets correded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,650 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 93,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 93,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,180 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 91,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,537 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 87,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,914 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 77,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2010 69,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damp patch around fuel tank

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2010 69,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damp patch around fuel tank

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 65,161 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 May 2008 59,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,326 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 51,326 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,756 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 24 Jun 2005 33,746 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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Y527 PTS is a 2001 BMW 750 in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 90,833 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y527 PTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y527 PTS registered?

Y527 PTS is a 2001 BMW 750, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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