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Y698 NMO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,562 mi
Last recorded144,562 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 NMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 144,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 144,587 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 144,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 144,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 140,160 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 140,160 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 123,659 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 115,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 115,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 104,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,290 miles

slight play on nearside steering rack arm

Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,609 miles

both front tyres worn i/outer edges close to limits

n/s rear baby seat unlocked [f/test]

Pass 2 Jun 2007 61,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 55,787 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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Y698 NMO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y698 NMO, 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 Y698 NMO registered?

Y698 NMO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y698 NMO safe to buy?

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