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Y808 KGU

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,920 mi
Last recorded103,920 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 KGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,920 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 103,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014
Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,987 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 29 Nov 2013 90,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and bald on the inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,526 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,100 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,571 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 46,834 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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Y808 KGU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y808 KGU, 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 Y808 KGU registered?

Y808 KGU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y808 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y808 KGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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