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Y661 FYC

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,321 mi
Last recorded134,321 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 FYC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 134,321 miles

play in offside antiroll link

Pass 21 Oct 2010 130,248 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 120,183 miles

All four tyres getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2008 106,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,739 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 99,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,049 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 68,391 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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Y661 FYC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y661 FYC, 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

How do I check the history of Y661 FYC?

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What year was Y661 FYC registered?

Y661 FYC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y661 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y661 FYC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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