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Y692 PAP

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,675 mi
Last recorded130,675 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY692 PAP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 130,675 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 130,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,190 miles

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)

engine oil leak at rear on to exhaust !!

Fail 25 Feb 2013 122,184 miles

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

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)

engine oil leak at rear on to exhaust !!

Pass 2 Mar 2012 115,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 112,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2010 109,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2009 104,928 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 104,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 101,587 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 101,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 98,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 98,771 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,062 miles

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

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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Y692 PAP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y692 PAP, 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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What year was Y692 PAP registered?

Y692 PAP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y692 PAP safe to buy?

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