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Y813 AJW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,245 mi
Last recorded165,245 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 AJW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 165,245 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 162,619 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 162,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 158,087 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 154,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 154,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 151,987 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 146,536 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 146,532 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 136,946 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 136,946 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 123,770 miles

offside and nearside rear anti rollbar link rod lower ball joints worn almost to excess.

offside and nearside rear parking brake did not achieve lock out during the brake test.

Pass 17 May 2007 114,715 miles

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

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

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

parking brake did not achieve lock out during the brake test.

Fail 17 May 2007 114,715 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake did not achieve lock out during the brake test.

Pass 3 May 2006 104,709 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing outer tread low.

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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Y813 AJW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y813 AJW, 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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Y813 AJW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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