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Y398 XBH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,144 mi
Last recorded164,144 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 XBH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 164,144 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 150,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 150,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 138,047 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 14 May 2012 128,801 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 118,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 109,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 100,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 94,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,225 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 78,224 miles

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

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

advise on slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim. heavy fumes from offside of engine when running and entering cabin. unable to gauge wear status of all brake pads. not visable.

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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Y398 XBH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y398 XBH, 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 Y398 XBH registered?

Y398 XBH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y398 XBH safe to buy?

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