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Y668 OTF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,251 mi
Last recorded161,251 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 OTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 161,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 151,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 144,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe in line with fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper arm ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 141,380 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 141,380 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 130,746 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 130,738 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,801 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,957 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 95,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 95,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 93,949 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 93,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2012 92,142 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 90,667 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres wearing on edges close too limit

Pass 10 May 2010 89,089 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 87,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 86,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 85,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,279 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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Y668 OTF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y668 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y668 OTF?

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What year was Y668 OTF registered?

Y668 OTF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y668 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y668 OTF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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