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YD51 DZZ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,796 mi
Last recorded148,796 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 DZZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 148,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 145,726 miles

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

Handbrake low effort

Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 135,112 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 128,589 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 128,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 121,691 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 114,755 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 114,755 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 107,172 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 100,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning light on

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Pass 11 Sep 2010 100,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning light on

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Fail 7 Oct 2009 91,972 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2009 91,972 miles

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

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2008 83,727 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,420 miles

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

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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YD51 DZZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD51 DZZ, 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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What year was YD51 DZZ registered?

YD51 DZZ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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