MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,510 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
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)
Offside 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)
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)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F anti-roll bar linkage upper and lower ball joint boots split but no play
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint boot split but no play
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil all over rear diff
Oil on bottom of engine and steering rack
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
N/S/F anti-roll bar linkage upper and lower ball joint boots split but no play
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint boot split but no play
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil all over rear diff
Oil on bottom of engine and steering rack
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
DIFF OIL LEAK
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR LIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED
SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING ARM
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
oil leak from rear diff
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
oil leak from rear diff
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
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Y261 UAN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y261 UAN, 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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Y261 UAN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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