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Y193 XAN

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

211,896 mi
Last recorded211,896 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 XAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 211,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both sides inner side jacking point area corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 204,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 190,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 190,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 172,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shocks has got damping effects

Fail 21 Aug 2018 172,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shocks has got damping effects

Pass 12 Aug 2017 159,818 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 132,968 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2015 106,862 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak engine (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,374 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 99,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2012 98,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 112,782 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,904 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,687 miles

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

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

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 77,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,498 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,477 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,890 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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Y193 XAN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y193 XAN, 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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Y193 XAN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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