MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight damage to screen but less than limits
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
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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