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Y289 YYX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,838 mi
Last recorded114,838 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 YYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2014 114,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 114,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 113,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 9 May 2013 113,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 8 May 2012 111,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 109,577 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 105,821 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 102,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 98,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 93,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 88,036 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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Y289 YYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 Y289 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 Y289 YYX registered?

Y289 YYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y289 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y289 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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