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Y667 JCP

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,494 mi
Last recorded157,494 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY667 JCP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 157,494 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2022 138,262 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 132,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than or equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 132,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than or equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,680 miles

FUEL PIPES CORROSION

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 116,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 116,910 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,337 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 72,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges and on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges and on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,738 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,071 miles

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

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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Y667 JCP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 Y667 JCP, 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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Y667 JCP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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