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Y79 UCS

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,103 mi
Last recorded168,103 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 UCS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 168,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 168,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 166,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just met repair of adjustment required

Fail 13 Nov 2019 166,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just met repair of adjustment required

Pass 10 Jun 2015 160,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 160,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 158,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

high leval brake light not working

off side mirror coul missing

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 24 Jul 2012 158,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

high leval brake light not working

off side mirror coul missing

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jul 2011 154,891 miles

both front tyre treads are low and close to the borderline in places

nearside hand brake effort low

Fail 11 Jul 2011 154,884 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyre treads are low and close to the borderline in places

nearside hand brake effort low

Pass 14 Jul 2010 151,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 151,327 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 146,232 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 132,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 132,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 114,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 97,556 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 97,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

some damage noted at nearside front road wheel inside rim

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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Y79 UCS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y79 UCS, 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 Y79 UCS registered?

Y79 UCS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y79 UCS safe to buy?

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