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Y434 XAN

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,026 mi
Last recorded136,026 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 XAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 136,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 130,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 123,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,893 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,456 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 91,456 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,583 miles

Advance wear to front brake discs

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,840 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,619 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 28 Jan 2008 52,374 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,331 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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Y434 XAN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y434 XAN, 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 Y434 XAN registered?

Y434 XAN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y434 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y434 XAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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