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Y665 OTF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,443 mi
Last recorded173,443 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 OTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 173,443 miles

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

no rear seats fitted

off side rear coil spring rusty

oil leak

rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,494 miles

engine oil leak

near side front tyre low on inner edge

off side front brake hose slightly chafted

off side front tyre ball on edge and close to limit

Fail 16 Oct 2012 164,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

near side front tyre low on inner edge

off side front brake hose slightly chafted

off side front tyre ball on edge and close to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2011 157,455 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 142,810 miles

front tyres bald on edges and on legal limit

Fail 4 Oct 2010 142,810 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)

front tyres bald on edges and on legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2009 130,229 miles

both front discs slightly lipped

slight play near side front steering arm

Pass 13 Oct 2008 117,458 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 117,458 miles

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

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

off side front tyre and off side rear tyre on limit

rear pads close to limit

Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,571 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,205 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 84,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres on 1.6 legal limit on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2005 69,362 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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

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Y665 OTF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y665 OTF, 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 Y665 OTF registered?

Y665 OTF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y665 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y665 OTF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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