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Y954 UGW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,903 mi
Last recorded142,903 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 UGW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 142,903 miles

Air bag warning lamp on dash at time of test.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box mounting has had a tempory repair.

Low brake pad warning lamp on dash at time of test.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 142,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air bag warning lamp on dash at time of test.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Low brake pad warning lamp on dash at time of test.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 111,123 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 111,123 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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Y954 UGW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y954 UGW, 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 Y954 UGW registered?

Y954 UGW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y954 UGW safe to buy?

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