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Y687 WFC

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,911 mi
Last recorded61,911 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 WFC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 61,911 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 59,726 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 59,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,993 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,390 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,208 miles

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

both front tyres outer treads wear

n/s/f tyre outer treads cut

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,023 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear, at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,240 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (borderline fail)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,188 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 7 Mar 2013 45,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,700 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,897 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,257 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,306 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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Y687 WFC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y687 WFC, 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

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What year was Y687 WFC registered?

Y687 WFC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y687 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y687 WFC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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