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Y807 RBL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 RBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011
Pass 26 May 2010 89,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 80,784 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 80,784 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 75,875 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 75,819 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F wheel has minor rim damage

O/S of front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,191 miles

N/S/F fog light damaged.

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 68,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F fog light damaged.

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,059 miles

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

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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Y807 RBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y807 RBL, 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 Y807 RBL registered?

Y807 RBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y807 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y807 RBL shows 9 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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