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Y816 MCX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 MCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,416 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 130,948 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 130,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 126,097 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 126,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 113,369 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 113,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,478 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust joint deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2012 100,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 97,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 86,755 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,085 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 70,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,718 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 61,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,624 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 52,521 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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Y816 MCX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y816 MCX, 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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Y816 MCX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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