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Y633 MVT

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,628 mi
Last recorded175,628 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY633 MVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 175,628 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 170,523 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 165,344 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 160,269 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 160,269 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 156,223 miles

o/s/r jacking point showing corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2014 147,586 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 141,666 miles

accident damage to offside rear quater pannel

Pass 23 Feb 2012 133,071 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 123,919 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 112,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,137 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 66,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y633 MVT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y633 MVT, 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 Y633 MVT registered?

Y633 MVT is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y633 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y633 MVT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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