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Y481 XBN

2001 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,438 mi
Last recorded106,438 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 XBN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2007 106,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 106,438 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 101,795 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 101,795 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 97,176 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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Y481 XBN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y481 XBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y481 XBN?

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What year was Y481 XBN registered?

Y481 XBN is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y481 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 XBN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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