MOT Status
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199,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface cuts on both front tyres
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface cuts on both front tyres
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y685 BPL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 Y685 BPL, 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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How do I check the history of Y685 BPL?
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What year was Y685 BPL registered?
Y685 BPL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2001.
Is Y685 BPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y685 BPL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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