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Y691 ULB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,735 mi
Last recorded137,735 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 ULB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2015 137,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 137,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 133,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 130,042 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 130,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 127,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 123,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 114,763 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 108,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 105,637 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 99,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006

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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Y691 ULB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y691 ULB, 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

How do I check the history of Y691 ULB?

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What year was Y691 ULB registered?

Y691 ULB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y691 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y691 ULB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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