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Y261 UAN

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,510 mi
Last recorded141,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 UAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 141,510 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,653 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 124,653 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,002 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 116,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 103,659 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 103,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,499 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 69,906 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 22 May 2008 69,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,762 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 45,762 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 28,689 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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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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What year was Y261 UAN registered?

Y261 UAN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y261 UAN safe to buy?

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