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Y631 RLC

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,955 mi
Last recorded118,955 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 RLC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 118,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,635 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,250 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 88,248 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 78,658 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

o/s/r handbrake sticking sometimes if released with a forward load on the vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2009 78,656 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

o/s/r hand brake sticking when pulled on

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,971 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,220 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,291 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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Y631 RLC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y631 RLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y631 RLC registered?

Y631 RLC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y631 RLC safe to buy?

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Does Y631 RLC have outstanding finance?

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