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Y72 ERW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,836 mi
Last recorded176,836 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 ERW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 176,836 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 158,308 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 158,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

way too much cheesey music in the c,d changer..(joke)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 136,683 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 136,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 116,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 103,081 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 89,284 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 89,259 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,585 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,841 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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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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