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Y654 DOB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,720 mi
Last recorded117,720 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 DOB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 117,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 117,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012
Fail 4 Feb 2012

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 117,657 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 117,565 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 117,058 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 117,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 110,321 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 5 Jan 2007 100,465 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 9 Jan 2006 91,337 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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Y654 DOB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y654 DOB, 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 Y654 DOB registered?

Y654 DOB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y654 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y654 DOB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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