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Y762 VFF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,775 mi
Last recorded59,775 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 VFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,105 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 47,062 miles

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

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit on inner tread edge. showing signs of scrubbing rubber away in areas. should be changed in near future.

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 VFF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 Y762 VFF, 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 Y762 VFF?

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What year was Y762 VFF registered?

Y762 VFF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y762 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y762 VFF shows 3 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.

Does Y762 VFF have outstanding finance?

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