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Y68 GTU

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,175 mi
Last recorded124,175 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 GTU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 124,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,585 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,515 miles

bad engine oil leaks

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine warning light on

rad fan noise and loose

Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

bad engine oil leaks

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine warning light on

rad fan noise and loose

Fail 20 Feb 2013 93,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,499 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 92,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,736 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 87,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 80,712 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 80,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 73,443 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 73,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,105 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 58,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y68 GTU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y68 GTU, 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 Y68 GTU registered?

Y68 GTU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y68 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y68 GTU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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