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Y756 TBP

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,847 mi
Last recorded246,847 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 TBP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 246,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 232,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 211,700 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 211,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on front control arm (castor rod ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 193,427 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 193,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 186,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 173,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 168,200 miles

Diesel Smoke Testing , Smoke limits just met.

Front brake discs worn on the inner face & corroded.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyres obviously under inflated. inflated to perform Roller Brake Test.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers seatbelt plug often does not secure on the first insertion. Although meets the requirements " To Secure " (Eventually) it is advised the plug , in the testers eyes is operating defectively.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 168,200 miles

Diesel Smoke Testing , Smoke limits just met.

Front brake discs worn on the inner face & corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyres obviously under inflated. inflated to perform Roller Brake Test.

Drivers seatbelt plug often does not secure on the first insertion. Although meets the requirements " To Secure " (Eventually) it is advised the plug , in the testers eyes is operating defectively.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 154,693 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 154,672 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 140,901 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 128,666 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 114,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 89,988 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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Y756 TBP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y756 TBP, 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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Y756 TBP is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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