MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OIL FILLER CAP MISSING
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
way too much cheesey music in the c,d changer..(joke)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OIL FILLER CAP MISSING
way too much cheesey music in the c,d changer..(joke)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
spare wheel missing
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y72 ERW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 Y72 ERW, 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 Y72 ERW registered?
Y72 ERW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2001.
Is Y72 ERW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y72 ERW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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