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Y92 DKB

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,521 mi
Last recorded118,521 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 DKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 118,521 miles

diff weap

o/s/f tyre 2.4mm

Fail 1 Sep 2014 118,521 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

diff weap

o/s/f tyre 2.4mm

Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,073 miles

front discs corroding on insides. pads low

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear to front brake pipes starting to rust

slight diff leak

slight play in o/s/r link rod

Fail 3 Sep 2013 106,072 miles

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

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

front discs corroding on insides. pads low

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear to front brake pipes starting to rust

slight diff leak

slight play in o/s/r link rod

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,830 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

diff weaping oil

front discs corroding

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,899 miles

front discs rusting on insides

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

rear brake pipes rusting

slight diff leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,807 miles

front discs rusting on insides

n/s/r tyre 1.7mm at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,548 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm play in inner rack joint

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,664 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 68,200 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 63,889 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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Y92 DKB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y92 DKB, 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 Y92 DKB registered?

Y92 DKB is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y92 DKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y92 DKB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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