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Y78 CCV

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,297 mi
Last recorded168,297 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 CCV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 168,297 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 168,283 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 142,015 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit , o/s front wearing on edges

o/s wiper arm staring to sieze

slight damage to screen but less than limits

slight wear/scoring to front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2006 118,757 miles

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

slight damage to screen but less than limits

Fail 29 Aug 2006 118,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s handbrake reading is low compared to o/s but total efficiency is above minimum

o/s front tyre is worn on edge

slight damage to screen, less than limits

Pass 30 Aug 2005 92,437 miles

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall has slight damage not showing inner cord

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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Y78 CCV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 Y78 CCV, 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 Y78 CCV registered?

Y78 CCV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y78 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y78 CCV 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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