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Y948 JUG

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

225,827 mi
Last recorded225,827 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 JUG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 225,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both sides ()

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 223,196 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 219,345 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 213,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 203,383 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 183,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 167,769 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 167,769 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 156,840 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 139,982 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 139,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

air bag light on

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,904 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 119,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 106,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 98,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 98,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 138,122 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 138,117 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 120,462 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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Y948 JUG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y948 JUG, 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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Y948 JUG is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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