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Y674 NBL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,130 mi
Last recorded205,130 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY674 NBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 205,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emission b not tested

Fail 4 Jun 2016 204,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emission b not tested

Pass 20 Jun 2015 197,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres waering on inner egdes

Fail 15 Jun 2015 197,326 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres waering on inner egdes

Pass 12 Jun 2014 190,389 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 24 Jun 2013 184,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 172,353 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 163,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing inner edge

steering rack, nearside and offside inner rack ends slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2010 163,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing inner edge

steering rack, nearside and offside inner rack ends slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2009 151,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 151,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 136,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 136,383 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 124,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 109,405 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 109,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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Y674 NBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y674 NBL, 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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Y674 NBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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