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YG51 MSN

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,178 mi
Last recorded108,178 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 MSN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,178 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 104,756 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 104,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 100,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 94,317 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 89,901 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 87,151 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 87,151 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 81,538 miles

water leak

Fail 3 Jan 2007 81,538 miles

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

water leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 80,706 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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YG51 MSN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YG51 MSN, 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

How do I check the history of YG51 MSN?

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What year was YG51 MSN registered?

YG51 MSN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is YG51 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 MSN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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