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Y784 BPC

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,943 mi
Last recorded175,943 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 BPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 175,943 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 173,367 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

N/S Front shock absorber dust cover slightly damaged

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

under trays insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2017 173,176 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 166,542 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 166,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 162,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 162,328 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 155,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Tyres starting to crack between treads

Fail 15 Apr 2014 155,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 21 Mar 2013 150,342 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 139,072 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 124,857 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 124,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 115,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 104,203 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 88,717 miles

O/S/F Tyre outer edge bald

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 16 May 2007 74,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 62,014 miles

both rear tyre wear low.

front brake disc pads - wear low.

wear to both front brake discs.

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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Y784 BPC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y784 BPC, 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 Y784 BPC registered?

Y784 BPC is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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