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Y171 YYX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,412 mi
Last recorded163,412 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 YYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 163,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 161,098 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 161,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 158,345 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 158,345 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 155,659 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2010 150,433 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 147,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 132,776 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 117,297 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 100,861 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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Y171 YYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y171 YYX, 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 Y171 YYX?

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What year was Y171 YYX registered?

Y171 YYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y171 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y171 YYX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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