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Y722 GRB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,966 mi
Last recorded177,966 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 GRB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 177,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect flick up goes right not left (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect flick up goes right not left (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 177,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 176,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 175,413 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 174,278 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 173,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 171,599 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 169,020 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 169,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 166,213 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 163,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 159,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 157,155 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 154,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 151,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 147,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 143,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 132,625 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 132,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 112,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 108,792 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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Y722 GRB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y722 GRB, 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 Y722 GRB registered?

Y722 GRB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y722 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y722 GRB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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