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YG51 TJO

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,660 mi
Last recorded77,660 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,660 miles

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

rearexhaust heat sheild inscure

Fail 6 Dec 2013 77,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rearexhaust heat sheild inscure

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,899 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 62,892 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 59,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,891 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,551 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake performance just met limits

Fail 4 Nov 2009 55,551 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,763 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 51,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,538 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,429 miles

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

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

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 TJO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 TJO, 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 YG51 TJO registered?

YG51 TJO is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is YG51 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 TJO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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