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Y705 VOP

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,695 mi
Last recorded103,695 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 VOP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,695 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 103,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 101,735 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,164 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 96,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 95,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,309 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,072 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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Y705 VOP 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 73.3%.

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 Y705 VOP, 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 Y705 VOP registered?

Y705 VOP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y705 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y705 VOP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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