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YK51 NTF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,161 mi
Last recorded179,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 NTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 179,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 179,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 176,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 155,991 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 155,991 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 136,457 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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YK51 NTF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK51 NTF, 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 YK51 NTF registered?

YK51 NTF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is YK51 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK51 NTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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