MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
front tyres wearing on edges close too limit
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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