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Y319 YYW

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,210 mi
Last recorded171,210 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 YYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 171,210 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 171,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 120,849 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 159,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 139,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 130,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 130,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 126,675 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 126,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 121,866 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner bearing/pin boot (2.4.G.2)

horn slightly weak

parking brake efforts at minimum requirement and may require further investigation

Fail 18 Jan 2016 121,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner bearing/pin boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,984 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,018 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,759 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,730 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,730 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,128 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,150 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 56,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,254 miles

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

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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Y319 YYW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y319 YYW, 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 Y319 YYW registered?

Y319 YYW is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y319 YYW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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