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Y78 JGU

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,011 mi
Last recorded136,011 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 JGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 136,011 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 124,536 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 116,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 106,576 miles

washers weak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 106,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

washers weak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 97,321 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 97,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,748 miles

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 JGU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y78 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

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

Is Y78 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y78 JGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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