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Y962 GCA

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,959 mi
Last recorded85,959 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 GCA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 85,959 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,299 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 76,484 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,069 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 72,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 70,710 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 70,607 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,540 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,180 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,827 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,679 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 41,365 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,821 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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Y962 GCA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y962 GCA, 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 Y962 GCA registered?

Y962 GCA is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y962 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y962 GCA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y962 GCA have outstanding finance?

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