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Y732 OBL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,395 mi
Last recorded110,395 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY732 OBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,395 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 110,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 102,788 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,077 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge

front brake pads low

front no plate deteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 99,077 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edge

front brake pads low

front no plate deteriated

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,589 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,497 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,860 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,306 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 74,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 63,515 miles

front discs and pads worn

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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Y732 OBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y732 OBL, 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 Y732 OBL registered?

Y732 OBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y732 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y732 OBL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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