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Y759 MCB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 MCB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2010 99,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009
Pass 14 May 2007 83,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 69,793 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 69,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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Y759 MCB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y759 MCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y759 MCB?

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What year was Y759 MCB registered?

Y759 MCB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y759 MCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y759 MCB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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