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Y251 YYX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,477 mi
Last recorded136,477 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 YYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 136,477 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti roll bar links have slight play-balljoints have slight play-brake pipes surface rust-coil springs slightly corroded

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2012 122,647 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 122,647 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 120,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 114,907 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 109,772 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 100,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,604 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,875 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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Y251 YYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y251 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.

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What year was Y251 YYX registered?

Y251 YYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y251 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 YYX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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