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Y942 NBL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,835 mi
Last recorded132,835 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 NBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 132,835 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 132,821 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 118,441 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 105,930 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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Y942 NBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y942 NBL, 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 Y942 NBL registered?

Y942 NBL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y942 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y942 NBL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y942 NBL have outstanding finance?

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