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Y422 XDS

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,333 mi
Last recorded111,333 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 XDS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 111,333 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 111,325 miles

Braking system leaking Front to rear at joint (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides rear outter sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 109,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,521 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 93,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,185 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 85,183 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,427 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,321 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 74,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,710 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,090 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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Y422 XDS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y422 XDS, 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 Y422 XDS registered?

Y422 XDS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y422 XDS safe to buy?

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