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Y59 XAN

2001 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,681 mi
Last recorded27,681 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 528100,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 XAN
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 27,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 27,186 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 27,127 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 26,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 25,881 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,753 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 24,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 23,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,525 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 18 Mar 2016 20,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,767 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 18,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 18,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,448 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,427 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 11,982 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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Y59 XAN is a 2001 BMW 528 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 100,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y59 XAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y59 XAN?

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What year was Y59 XAN registered?

Y59 XAN is a 2001 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y59 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y59 XAN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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