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Y762 UGX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,406 mi
Last recorded110,406 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 UGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 110,406 miles

N/s-o/s/f Lower front arm bushes

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

Rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 107,086 miles

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

rear brake slightly out of balance (n/s low)

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,223 miles

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

Slight damage & crack to outer offside tyre sidewall

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,878 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,075 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,472 miles

centre stop light not working

tyre side walls damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,907 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 42,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre gating low on iner/outer edges 1.6/2mm.

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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Y762 UGX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y762 UGX, 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

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What year was Y762 UGX registered?

Y762 UGX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y762 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y762 UGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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